Entry Word: reform

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to make better in behavior or character <a reformed criminal who is now a productive member of society>

Synonyms reclaim, redeem, rehabilitate

Related Words amend, improve; cleanse, purify, restore

Near Antonyms abase, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, warp

2 to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from <he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him> — see correct 1