Synonyms of rehabilitation

rehabilitation

noun

ˌrē-ə-ˌbi-lə-ˈtā-shən 

as in recovery

the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

his rehabilitation from the flu was brief, and he was up and working again within a few days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovery
• rehab
• healing
• recuperation
• convalescence
• comeback
• mending
• revival
• resuscitation
• survival
• rally
• snapback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterioration
• failing
• decline
• degeneration
• worsening
• sinking
• weakening
• fading
• regression
• relapse
• languishing
• wasting (away)
• wilting
• withering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rehabilitation

With both tanks leaking and contractors unwilling to undertake the rehabilitation work, city officials moved forward with emergency replacement. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The ram had been held at an Oregon wildlife rehabilitation center for over three years before being moved to the Syracuse zoo. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026

Does Jay care to join that rehabilitation campaign if his tour has yet to? — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Shadur said the rehabilitation and construction work is expected to start in the spring and take about a year. — Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026