aversion therapy (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def any technique of behavior modification that uses unpleasant stimuli in a controlled fashion to alter behavior in a therapeutic way
def primarily used for alcoholism or drug abuse (but with little success)
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Hypernym behavior therapy, behavior modification
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Hyponym behavior therapy, behavior modification

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