shock therapy

shock ther·a·py

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shok ther-uh-pee]
- /ʃɒk ˈθɛr ə pi/
- /ʃɒk ˈθer.ə.pi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shok ther-uh-pee]
- /ʃɒk ˈθɛr ə pi/

Definitions of shock therapy words

noun shock therapy (not in technical use) any of various therapies, as insulin shock therapy or electroconvulsive therapy, that induce convulsions or unconsciousness, used for symptomatic relief in certain mental disorders. 1
noun shock therapy electroconvulsive treatment 1
uncountable noun shock therapy You can refer to the use of extreme policies or actions to solve a particular problem quickly as shock therapy. 0
uncountable noun shock therapy Shock therapy is a way of treating mentally ill patients by passing an electric current through their brain. 0
noun shock therapy the treatment of certain psychotic conditions by injecting drugs or by passing an electric current through the brain (electroconvulsive therapy) to produce convulsions or coma 0
noun shock therapy a method of treating certain mental disorders by applying electric current to the brain or, less often, by injecting drugs: it results in convulsion or coma 0

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Origin of shock therapy

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Shock therapy

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shock therapy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for shock therapy

noun shock therapy

ect — electroconvulsive therapy
electroshock — Of or relating to medical treatment by means of electric shocks.

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