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 12-article draft legislation outlines the procedures for the disarmament of the group — which still retains the bulk of its weapons — and the rehabilitation of thousands of PKK members. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Mexico has exceeded its 2026 funding commitment, with six rehabilitation projects now in construction or procurement. — Mark Sanchez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026

In rehabilitation medicine, an aid is prescribed to increase activity rather than reduce it. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Jackie was in the care of the Ojai Raptor Center after she’d been found grounded and unable to fly, according to the rehabilitation center’s update in July. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026