rehabilitate | Definition of rehabilitate

Synonyms and Antonyms of rehabilitate

1 to make better in behavior or character

an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society

Synonyms of rehabilitate

habilitate, reclaim, redeem, reform, regenerate

Words Related to rehabilitate

amend, improve, refine

cleanse, purify, restore

Near Antonyms of rehabilitate

abase, canker, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, lower, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, warp

2 to restore to a healthy condition

underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow

Synonyms of rehabilitate

cure, fix, heal, mend, rehab, set up

Words Related to rehabilitate

attend (to), care (for), doctor, medicate, minister (to), nurse, physic, treat

fortify, rejuvenate, renew, resuscitate, revitalize, revive

alleviate, relieve, remedy, repair

Near Antonyms of rehabilitate

cripple, damage, disable, harm, hurt, impair, injure, lacerate, lame, maim, mangle, mutilate, wound

afflict, ail, debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, lay up, sap, sicken, waste, weaken