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revival

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of revival

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
  • there was a revival of interest in the authorʼs classic horror stories after a film version of his best-known tale was released
Synonyms of revival

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

renaissance, renascence

reinvention

reactivation

rally, recovery, recuperation

restoral, restoration
Near Antonyms of revival

death, expiration, extinction

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