Synonyms of rehabilitation

rehabilitation

noun

ˌrē-ə-ˌbi-lə-ˈtā-shən 

as in recovery

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

his rehabilitation from the flu was brief, and he was up and working again within a few days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovery
• rehab
• healing
• recuperation
• convalescence
• comeback
• mending
• revival
• resuscitation
• survival
• rally
• snapback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterioration
• failing
• decline
• degeneration
• worsening
• sinking
• weakening
• fading
• regression
• relapse
• languishing
• wasting (away)
• wilting
• withering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rehabilitation

The pressure is on Jeremie Frimpong to stay fit while Conor Bradley — viewed as the long-term solution — finishes his injury rehabilitation. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Salvation Army says that the store’s financial performance failed to generate enough money to support the agency’s adult rehabilitation program and that keeping it open would be financially unsustainable. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Hope Restored India is a ministry dedicated to restoring hope while providing care, rehabilitation and opportunities and to be a catalyst in the lives of women to help empower them to live healthy, sustainable lives. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026

McLoughlin was gravely injured and spent six weeks in an induced coma, underwent 27 surgeries during his three weeks in the hospital, and then went through rehabilitation. — ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026