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repetition

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of repetition

the act of saying or doing over again

  • the repetition of the honor societyʼs oath at the initiation ceremonies got old really quickly
Synonyms of repetition

duplication, iteration, redo, reduplication, reiteration, renewal, repeat, replay, replication, reprise
Words Related to repetition

rebroadcast, rerun

recitation, rehearsal

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