English Synonym Finder

rehabilitate

Definitions

To restore someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.

To restore something to its former condition, good state, or reputation.

Examples

The program aims to rehabilitate former inmates by providing them with vocational training and job placement services.

The city council plans to rehabilitate the historic downtown district to attract more tourists and local businesses.

Synonyms

restore reclaim reintegrate rebuild reform renew

Antonyms

condemn destroy ruin penalize damage corrupt abandon