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Definition of healing noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

healing

noun
 
/ˈhiːlɪŋ/
 
/ˈhiːlɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the process of becoming or making somebody/something healthy again; the process of getting better after an emotional shock
    • the healing process
    • emotional healing
    • Homeopathy aims to reinforce the body’s natural healing powers.
    • Rest is an important part of the healing process.
    see also faith healingTopics Healthcarec1
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryHealing is used before these nouns:
    • process
    • ritual
    Healing is used after these nouns:
    • faith
    • wound
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