Antonyms for re-form

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : ree-fawrm

Phonetic Transcription : riˈfɔrm

Definition of re-form

Origin : "form again," mid-14c., from re- + form (v.). Related: Re-formed; re-forming; re-formation.

As in reformation : noun the act of reforming
As in amelioration : noun improvement
As in amendment : noun correction, improvement
As in improve : verb make or become better
As in mend : verb correct, improve, fix
As in modify : verb alter, change
As in rally : verb reorganize, unite
As in reconstruct : verb reorganize, build up
As in rectify : verb correct a situation; make something right
As in redress : verb change, rectify
As in reform : verb correct, rectify
As in rehabilitate : verb renovate, adjust
As in remedy : verb fix, cure
As in renovate : verb fix up, modernize
As in repair : verb fix, restore
As in repeat : verb duplicate, do again
As in repent : verb ask forgiveness
As in better : verb improve performance; outdo
As in revolutionize : verb transform
As in reclaim : verb restore
As in change : verb make or become different
As in restate : verb repeat
As in convert : verb change belief, especially regarding religion
As in correct : verb fix, adjust
As in alter : verb change
As in amend : verb improve, correct

Example sentences :

"I intended to re-form them beyond the village, your excellency," answered the general.
Extract from : « War and Peace » by Leo Tolstoy

But the Nemedians were smashed, broken, unable to re-form or make a stand.
Extract from : « The Hour of the Dragon » by Robert E. Howard

Forthwith the battalions began to re-form, and in every company the roll was called.
Extract from : « The River War » by Winston S. Churchill

The Dervish line, broken by the charge, began to re-form at once.
Extract from : « The River War » by Winston S. Churchill

It will be the work of the future to arrange, and if necessary to re-form, these various groups.
Extract from : « The Criminal » by Havelock Ellis

They stopped for a minute to re-form, for nearly half the squad was down.
Extract from : « Brave Deeds of Union Soldiers » by Samuel Scoville

There, as by one impulse, they rallied and proceeded to re-form their lines.
Extract from : « In The Ranks » by R. E. McBride

The enemy were thrown into confusion and retired to re-form.
Extract from : « The Red Book of Heroes » by Leonora Blanche Lang

The mob, driven from the steps, was trying to re-form and renew the attack.
Extract from : « Ullr Uprising » by Henry Beam Piper

Custer, evidently, thought that Reno had simply withdrawn to re-form his troop, and that any moment Reno would ride to his rescue.
Extract from : « The Mintage » by Elbert Hubbard

Synonyms for re-form

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