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

Population growth increases demand on existing facilities, while older systems require rehabilitation, upgrades and, in some cases, expansion. — Javier Campaña Minchong, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

That kind of consistency is the foundation of any rehabilitation, said Aaron Borgmann, a former Chiefs physical therapist and athletic trainer who now runs his own company in KC, Borgmann Rehab Solutions. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Throughout this rehabilitation, memories of her uncle returned to her. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

After a week’s hospitalization and a month in rehabilitation, Melville, then 73, went home in a wheelchair. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026