Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pathologize
Verb
/pəˈθɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/
Definition
To regard or treat something as a pathological condition.
Examples
- It is common to pathologize behaviors that deviate from societal norms.
- Some critics argue that to pathologize normal feelings of sadness can be harmful.
Meaning
To attribute a pathologic quality to a behavior, thought, or characteristic that is considered undesirable or abnormal.
Synonyms
- Medicalize
- Diagnose
- Criminalize
