rebounding

Definitions

The act of bouncing back or recovering after an impact or a period of decline.

In basketball, the action of gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot.

The process of recovering emotionally or physically from a setback or difficult situation.

Examples

The economy is showing signs of rebounding after a period of significant decline.

After missing the first shot, the player focused on rebounding to secure the ball for his team.

Synonyms

recovering bouncing back rallying resurging improving reviving

Antonyms

declining deteriorating worsening failing slumping sinking plummeting