conversion therapy
noun/kənˈvɜːʃn θerəpi/
/kənˈvɜːrʒən θerəpi/
[uncountable]- the practice of attempting to cause a person who is not heterosexual (= sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex) to become heterosexual by using psychoanalysis, techniques for changing behaviour, spiritual advice, etc.
- Legislation to ban gay conversion therapy is to be debated in parliament next month.
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