noun (Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
SynonymsDoctor of the Church
noun a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution
SynonymsDr.
verb alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
verb restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
