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 court also barred him from the train operator for 12 months, ordered 80 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity days, and ordered him to pay £5,000 in compensation to Southeastern, £150 in costs and a £187 victim surcharge. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Since then, the once-notorious prison closed its death chamber and Newsom has upheld it as a model of rehabilitation. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris, 58, has been moved to a rehabilitation center after completing a two-month hospital stay. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Barkov, one of the most humble stars in pro sports, has a ton of well-wishers locally and nationally for his rehabilitation. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026