verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Some educators pathologise typical childhood behavior as a sign of attention deficit disorder.

Definition:Interpreting or describing a person's behavior as medical or psychological pathology, sometimes inappropriately.

From pathologising behavior

Example:Social workers should avoid pathologising social issues and instead focus on community-based solutions.

Definition:Describing or treating social problems or issues as needing medical or psychological intervention, which may not be the most effective solution.

From pathologising social issues