English Explanatory Dictionary

conversion therapy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of psychiatric or psychological treatment to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of an LGBT person; used especially as an attempt to turn gay people heterosexual.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

conversion therapy conversion therapies

Synonyms

ex-gay therapy gender identity change efforts GICE reorientation therapy reparative therapy reparative psychotherapy sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts sexual orientation change efforts SOCE SOGICE
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