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Definition of therapize

therapize

/ˈθɛr.ə.paɪz/
(UK: therapise)
ther · a · pize
Adverb:therapeutically
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Adjective:therapeutic
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Past Simple:therapized
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Past Participle:therapized
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Present Participle:therapizing
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therapize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To subject someone to psychotherapy, or to analyze and counsel someone as if conducting a therapy session (often used informally or disparagingly).

Example

"Please stop trying to therapize me every time I mention a minor disagreement at work."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday conversation, 'therapize' often carries a slightly humorous, informal, or disapproving tone, implying that someone is excessively analyzing a friend's behavior or framing ordinary situations in psychological jargon.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Therapize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/therapize
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