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convalescence

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Synonyms and Antonyms of convalescence

the process or period of gradually regaining oneʼs health and strength

her release from the hospital was followed by a long convalescence at home

Synonyms of convalescence

comeback, healing, mending, rally, recovery, recuperation, rehab, rehabilitation, snapback

Words Related to convalescence

resuscitation, revival

Near Antonyms of convalescence

decline, degeneration, deterioration, fading, failing, languishing, sinking, wasting (away), weakening, wilting, withering, worsening

regression, relapse

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