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

Hamstring strains on both legs cost him three games in his final college season and the Saints already have him on a rehab and reps management program. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Murphy will begin his rehab assignment Friday after breaking his finger in May, as Chad reported Thursday. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 24 July 2026

Verb

The health update came a day after Woods was spotted back home in Florida after going to rehab in Switzerland. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Tim says his son has been to rehab multiple times. — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehab

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehab

Noun

City officials, particularly City Council member Darrell Curls of the Fifth District at-Large, have since worked on how to address the property’s blight and move forward with a plan for rehabilitation and reuse of the property.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
After multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, his body could no longer continue, forcing him to step away from the mound.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Verb

Alys Rivers urges him to wait and heal and regain his strength.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
These circumstances are exhibited globally, in slow-moving yet violent ways, but they have been challenged by individuals and groups alike, all seeking a way to heal the wounds of the past.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of heal

Noun

What’s more, Opera Carolina has launched a cost-savings restructuring plan focused on debt reduction and financial recovery, Vignati said.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Asia Pacific’s beauty recovery is already underway — if Mainland China is not included in the analysis.

— Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

The tax housing credits are administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and according to Abbott’s office will help rehabilitate over 4,400 affordable housing rental units.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Over the course of the project, crews will work to rehabilitate or replace 12 interchanges and 26 bridges.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026