REHAB Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

rehab 1 of 2

noun

ˈrē-ˌhab

Definition of rehab

as in rehabilitation

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again

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rehab

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verb

as in to heal

to restore to a healthy condition rehabbing the torture victim's battered body will be easier than restoring his emotional well-being

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Recent Examples of rehab

Noun

Bonnie ends up admitting herself to rehab and seeking help after developing a drinking problem. — Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Even if the surcharge caused higher-income residents to vacate their apartments (which likely are over 50 years old and in need of substantial rehab), the median rents probably exceed the 30% of income level of New Yorkers most in need of housing. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

The plan includes a hefty $2 billion for new trainsets, not to mention more than $100 million to rehab various Chicago bridges. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Reynolds went to rehab for his addiction to painkillers in the late 1990s. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehab

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab

Noun

Darline Graham education Graham holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, and is a Certified Public Manager.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
In the months after his return, David largely avoided public appearances and focused on his rehabilitation.

— Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Verb

The book centers on his belief that personal transformation can happen even before someone feels completely healed.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The downside to that would be that King would have to miss a minimum of the team’s first four games — but if King’s hamstring injury is taking a while to heal, such a move could make sense.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of heal

Verb

Dickson himself concedes there is still much work to be done to fully rehabilitate the Gap, as well as its sister brands.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Naples Zoo teams worked to rehabilitate her through nutrition, medical treatment and constant monitoring.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

Some improved dramatically in just a few days, while others required longer courses to cure their infection and avoid relapse.

— Amy J. Mathers, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling for the rest of our interview with Skilla, who details his bond with 50 Cent, getting features from Nas and Chris Brown and what helped cure his depression.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026