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resuscitation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of resuscitation

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
  • the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support
Synonyms of resuscitation

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

renaissance, renascence

reinvention

reactivation

rally, recovery, recuperation

restoral, restoration
Near Antonyms of resuscitation

death, expiration, extinction

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