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snapback

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of snapback

the process or period of gradually regaining oneʼs health and strength

  • the doctor predicted a quick snapback for the rugged young soldier
Synonyms of snapback

comeback, convalescence, healing, mending, rally, recovery, recuperation, rehab, rehabilitation
Words Related to snapback

resuscitation, revival

survival
Near Antonyms of snapback

decline, degeneration, deterioration, fading, failing, languishing, sinking, wasting (away), weakening, wilting, withering, worsening

regression, relapse

snap back

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of snap back

1 to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

  • teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
Synonyms of snap back

come back, convalesce, gain, heal, mend, pull round [chiefly British], rally, recoup, recover, recuperate
Words Related to snap back

come around, come round, come to, improve, pick up, revive

cheer (up), perk (up)

pull through, survive

recruit
Near Antonyms of snap back

ail, collapse, come down, sicken

decline, degenerate, deteriorate, fade, fail, languish, sink, waste (away), weaken, wilt, wither, worsen

regress, relapse

2 to regain a former or normal state

  • analysts hoped that the economy would snap back over the next few months
Synonyms of snap back

bounce (back), come back, rally, rebound, recover
Words Related to snap back

reanimate, revitalize, revive
Phrases Synonymous with snap back

make a comeback (or stage)
Near Antonyms of snap back

decline, fail, worsen

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