Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unheal

verb
/ʌnˈhiːl/
Definition
To reverse the healing process or to cause harm to something that has been healed.
Examples
  • After the treatment, they feared that stress could unheal the wounds.
  • The harsh winter weather could unheal the delicate flowers that had bloomed early.
Meaning
Unheal refers to the act of restoring a condition of injury or illness in something that was previously healthy or healed.
Synonyms
  • Injure
  • Worsen
  • Damage
  • Aggravate