Present participle for to treat someone medically, as a doctor would
“You should doctor your wounds with antiseptic cream.”
Present participle for to alter or manipulate, especially with the intention to deceive
“Meme makers would regularly doctor images of the presidential candidate to humorous effect.”
Present participle for to make or adapt for a particular purpose or person
“You may have to doctor your speech slightly based on your audience.”
Present participle for to alter the content of food or drink by adding ingredients
“We do not doctor the food served at our establishment with unnecessary preservatives or additives.”
Present participle for to fix or repair something
“He would doctor old watches in his spare time as a hobby.”
The process by which something is changed from its original state to one regarded as erroneous
Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
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