Synonyms of reformed

reformed

verb

past tense of reform

1

as in rehabilitated

to make better in behavior or character

volunteers at a sanctuary that tries to reform dogs with behavior problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitated
• redeemed
• regenerated
• reclaimed
• improved
• habilitated
• restored
• refined
• amended
• reeducated
• purified
• cleansed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subverted
• corrupted
• degraded
• perverted
• lowered
• poisoned
• demoralized
• warped
• depraved
• debauched
• prostituted
• demeaned
• profaned
• cankered
• abased

2

as in improved

to change one's behavior or character for the better

a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improved
• amended
• behaved
• regenerated
• straightened (up or out)
• shaped up
• mended
• cleaned up one's act
• bettered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressed
• backslid

3

as in amended

to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from

he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amended
• corrected
• rewrote
• remedied
• changed
• rectified
• improved
• debugged
• emended
• modified
• repaired
• reworked
• revised
• redrafted
• adjusted
• red-penciled
• restyled
• shortened
• redressed
• altered
• ameliorated
• fixed
• perfected
• regulated
• polished
• righted
• modulated
• cut
• bettered
• redrew
• blue-penciled
• touched up
• mended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• damaged
• impaired
• injured
• hurt
• harmed
• marred
• aggravated
• spoiled
• worsened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reformed

The entire Western defense ecosystem must be reformed from the ground up to avoid this fate and ensure it is structured for full-spectrum warfare. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

For instance, Uranus' moon Miranda has a patchwork quality to its surface, giving the impression of it having been broken apart and then reformed. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026

In the northern Atlantic, Tropical Storm Fay reformed early Thursday. — Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Though direct cash benefits to the poor were significantly reformed in the 1990s, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program remains. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

The series tracked noble houses across continents; alliances formed, fractured, and reformed over eight seasons. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

The first gig in Cardiff is a blinder, notable for the fact that, despite being the audience for a 30-year-old reformed heritage act, there are people under 30 and half of the adults still seem to have their own hair. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Add in the impending return from injury of João Klauss and the Galaxy have definitely reformed and reloaded. — Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 4 Sep. 2026

This must be Mary Magdalen, reformed and healed, after her encounter with Christ. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026