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recovery

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of recovery

1 the act or process of getting something back

  • the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
Synonyms of recovery

recapture, reclamation, recoupment, repossession, retrieval
Words Related to recovery

recruitment, replenishment

redemption, rescue
Near Antonyms of recovery

loss, misplacement

2 the process or period of gradually regaining oneʼs health and strength

  • his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick
Synonyms of recovery

comeback, convalescence, healing, mending, rally, recuperation, rehab, rehabilitation, snapback
Words Related to recovery

resuscitation, revival

survival
Near Antonyms of recovery

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

regression, relapse

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