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resurrect

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of resurrect

to bring back to life, practice, or activity
  • Attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations.
Synonyms of resurrect

reanimate, recharge, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, rewake, rewaken
Words Related to resurrect

jump-start, kick-start

reactivate, restart

reinvent

refresh, refreshen
Near Antonyms of resurrect

extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

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