Rehabilitate
audio of Rehabilitate
Rehabilitate [ree-huh-buhl-i-teyt]

VERB

VERB

  • To restore to former condition or capacity.

  • To restore to a former state of efficiency.

  • To restore the good reputation of a person.

  • To undergo rehabilitation.

  • To restore to a good condition of health.

Example

"Rahul is still rehabilitating his knee injury that he suffered last month."

"A new program is coming up to rehabilitate criminals."

Synonyms

Habilitate, Reclaim, Redeem, Reform, Regenerate, Improve, Mend, Reconstruct, Recover, Reestablish, Refurbish, Reintegrate, Reinvigorate, Rejuvenate, Restore

Antonyms

Break, Damage, Decline, Destroy, Hurt, Ruin, Weaken, Hold, Cripple, Abase, Lower, Afflict