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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 one's 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

Near Antonyms of recovery

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

regression, relapse

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