Antonyms for re-building

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : ree-bild

Phonetic Transcription : riˈbɪld

Definition of re-building

Origin : c.1600 (implied in rebuilding), from re- "back, again" + build (v.). Related: Rebuilt.

As in mending : noun restoring
As in restoration : noun the act of restoring
As in mend : verb correct, improve, fix
As in overhaul : verb redo, restore
As in patch : verb fix, mend
As in reconstruct : verb reorganize, build up
As in reform : verb correct, rectify
As in rehabilitate : verb renovate, adjust
As in remodel : verb reconstruct
As in repair : verb fix, restore
As in restore : verb fix, make new
As in rebuild : verb repair
As in rebuild : verb restore
As in recondition : verb restore
As in restitute : verb restore
As in smarten : verb fix
As in doctor : verb fix up, treat
As in do up : verb physically prepare; fix
As in fix : verb mend, repair
As in heal : verb cure, recover

Example sentences :

This was the period of recuperation and re-building for Gascony.
Extract from : « Cathedrals and Cloisters of the South of France, Volume 1 » by Elise Whitlock Rose

It bears date 1634, but this evidently refers to a re-building.
Extract from : « Ecclesiastical Curiosities » by Various

Everywhere there were signs of the earths eternal re-birth and re-building.
Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls' Careers » by Margaret Vandercook

The insurance was adjusted and Mr. Strout was authorized to proceed with the re-building at once.
Extract from : « The Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks » by Charles Felton Pidgin

He sent one of his agents to superintend the re-building of611 Tiberias.
Extract from : « History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI) » by Heinrich Graetz

Wonderful energy had been shown in re-building the city after the destructive fire which happened a short time previously.
Extract from : « Reminiscences of Queensland » by William Henry Corfield

The principal congregation of the old church are, during the re-building, worshipping in the vestry-hall adjoining.
Extract from : « The Church Index » by William Pepperell

We easily bombed off a party of his which tried to rush the crater, and spent the day re-building our fallen parapet.
Extract from : « The Fifth Leicestershire » by J.D. Hills

The idea of re-building the State House by subscription, you, as governor, could hardly countenance.
Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 » by Various

His first work was probably the re-building of the Cathedral of Tuam, where he had fixed his principal residence.
Extract from : « Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum » by John Healy

Synonyms for re-building

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