rebound

rebound

verb

Definition of REBOUND

1

to regain a former or normal state <the economy will rebound from this latest slump>

Synonyms bounce (back), come back, rally, rebound, snap back

Related Words reanimate, revitalize, revive

Near Antonyms decline, fail, worsen

2

to strike and fly off at an angle <the ball rebounded off the rim>

Synonyms bounce, carom, rebound, ricochet, skim, skip

Related Words brush, graze, nudge, rake, shave, sweep; bump, contact, hit, kiss, touch; sideswipe; reflect