Antonyms for re-forming

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ree-fawrm

Phonetic Transcription : riˈfɔrm

Definition of re-forming

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

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 :

On re-forming, the men take their places in rear of the stacks.
Extract from : « Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army » by War Department.

So much as was left of Berry's division was in absolute need of re-forming.
Extract from : « The Campaign of Chancellorsville » by Theodore A. Dodge

The Confederates were driven back a mile or two, but, re-forming and renforced, the tide of battle was turned the other way.
Extract from : « The Civil War Through the Camera » by Henry W. (Henry William) Elson

Also, the Imperialists were re-forming, and under a withering fire the little band of victors had to draw back to the Cimatario.
Extract from : « The Missourian » by Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

Then came another piece of good news: the 1st Division was re-forming its line, and Gheluvelt had been retaken!
Extract from : « The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) » by James Edward Parrott

Underneath trembles the ocean, forming and re-forming over portentous unknown depths.
Extract from : « The Man Who Laughs » by Victor Hugo

"A singular episode in an evening's entertainment," said Mr. Dorrance, leading Mabel to her stand in the re-forming set.
Extract from : « At Last » by Marion Harland

They made good headway towards recovery in the beginning, but the skin was very slow in joining and re-forming.
Extract from : « In the Forbidden Land » by Arnold Henry Savage Landor

It was General Lee—riding calmly amid the smoke, and re-forming the stragglers.
Extract from : « Mohun, or, The Last Days of Lee and his Paladins » by John Esten Cooke

But while re-forming, Bates and Fitch opened wide gaps in their ranks at every discharge of grape and canister.
Extract from : « Following the Flag » by Charles Carleton Coffin

Synonyms for re-forming

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