theopathy

/θiː.ɒpəθi/

Definitions

1. noun

A disease or disorder of the soul; a mental illness.

“The patient’s theopathy was a result of the trauma they experienced during childhood.”

2. noun

A disease or disorder of the spirit.

“The spiritual leader sought to heal the patient’s theopathy through meditation and prayer.”

Synonyms

  • dysfunction
  • neuropathy
  • psychosis

Antonyms

  • sanity
  • sobriety