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Synonyms for Doctor (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 ((Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching):
Doctor of the Church

WordNet sense 2 (a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution):
Dr.

WordNet sense 3 (a licensed medical practitioner):
doc, physician, Md, medico

WordNet sense 4 (alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive):
sophisticate, doctor up

WordNet sense 5 (restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken):
bushel, fix, mend, repair, restore, repair, restore, touch on, furbish up


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