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regeneration

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of regeneration

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity

  • the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets
Synonyms of regeneration

reanimation, rebirth, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revival, revivification
Words Related to regeneration

renaissance, renascence

reinvention

reactivation

rally, recovery, recuperation

restoral, restoration
Near Antonyms of regeneration

death, expiration, extinction

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