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

Earlier this month, McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, released a statement saying he had been discharged from the rehabilitation center, nearly two months after he was initially hospitalized. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

McConnell, 84, was hospitalized June 14 after suffering a fall and has spent weeks recovering, including time in a rehabilitation facility. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

However, even after a cardiac event, less than one-third of patients participate, despite strong evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs reduce hospitalizations and risk of dying. — Sadiya S. Khan, Time, 16 Aug. 2026

The wildlife rehabilitation center that cared for beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie before her death is warning fans against buying unauthorized merchandise being sold in her name. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026