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resurrection

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of resurrection

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity

  • a general resurrection of patriotism after the war began
Synonyms of resurrection

reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, resurgence, resuscitation, revitalization, revival, revivification
Words Related to resurrection

renaissance, renascence

reinvention

reactivation

rally, recovery, recuperation

restoral, restoration
Near Antonyms of resurrection

death, expiration, extinction

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