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

In his three seasons with the Dodgers, this was the first that did not involve rehabilitation from elbow surgery. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Immediately after the game, the Texans will travel back to the United States to resume their regular schedule of rehabilitation and preparation for the following week’s game against the New York Giants. — Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026

Jackie was brought into the bird rehabilitation center weak and dehydrated following an altercation with another eagle in July. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Raphaëlle, meanwhile, is recovering after a long rehabilitation and must confront the loss of her mobility, which prevents her from conducting investigations with her former energy. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026