rest-cure
1
8.4
- noun
- /ˈrɛstˌkjʊr/
- Archaic
:
cura de reposo
- The poet Bialik, who came for rest cures, used to go for long walks with the novelist Agnon, and we children would turn out the lights in our rooms so that we could eavesdrop on every word. "What did they talk about?" "I really don't know.
Examples
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Many people find that a rest cure is essential for managing stress and improving their mental health.
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You should continue your rest cure for at least a month.
Fiction book (1993) -
Perhaps you should send her on a rest cure.
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Sometimes this was referred to as the "rest cure," representing an extension of the mental health philosophy of the day.
Blog text (25) -
- Killy, are you on a rest cure or what?
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The most effective rest cure is not idleness; it is a complete change of occupation.
Fiction book (1993) -
The doctor recommended a rest cure to help her recover from her anxiety.
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After months of hard work, he decided to take a rest cure in the countryside.
Synonyms
∞
2.1
Care to cure or reduce a health problem
703
1.0
A period when you stop activity to relax or sleep
25
7.2
A short break from something difficult or unpleasant
8
2.3
A day when people do not work and relax, often for religious reasons
7
5.6
A period of rest when you slowly get healthier after illness or injury
4
2.0
A day to relax and not work
3
2.5
A short time to relax and get energy back
1
3.9
A long time in bed because a doctor tells you to
Antonyms
How Intensive
- US
5
3.4
- Specialized
16
2.6
- Archaic
1
8.4
- Formal
4
7.6
- Archaic
8
3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rest-cure is simply two parts: rest ('to stop activity and relax') and cure ('to make better'). So a rest-cure is a treatment where a doctor tells you to stay in bed and rest until you get better.