Antonyms for recovery
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ri-kuhv-uh-ree |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈkʌv ə ri |
Definition of recovery
Origin :- mid-14c., "return to health," from Anglo-French recoverie (c.1300), Old French recovree "remedy, cure, recovery," from past participle stem of recovrer (see recover). Meaning "a gaining possession by legal action" is from early 15c. That of "act of righting oneself after a blunder, mishap, etc." is from 1520s.
- noun the act of returning to normal
- noun the process of regaining health
- noun the act of regaining possession
- noun improvement
- From this strength we have contributed to the recovery and progress of the world.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- It is the strongest assurance that the recovery will endure.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- By this measure all legal proceedings for the recovery of church rates were abolished.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- He could not go until he saw Mark fairly started on the way of recovery.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- Now, Andrew, you will see what is coming for you, to celebrate your recovery.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- There's no fear for your husband's recovery if he has quiet for a few days.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- And, except for the release from pain, he rejoiced less and less in his recovery.
- Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
- The promptitude of Dora's recovery was a new surprise to our hero.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- James also soon began to show signs of recovery, and his father turned to him.
- Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald
- Warren was disposed to Whiggism, and thought the king's recovery doubtful.
- Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson
Synonyms for recovery
- betterment
- comeback
- compensation
- convalescence
- cure
- gain
- healing
- improvement
- improving
- indemnification
- readjustment
- reawakening
- rebirth
- rebound
- recall
- recapture
- reclamation
- reconstruction
- recouping
- recreation
- recuperation
- redemption
- reestablishment
- reformation
- regaining
- regeneration
- rehabilitation
- reimbursement
- reinstatement
- reinvigoration
- rejuvenation
- remuneration
- renaissance
- renascence
- renewal
- reparation
- replacement
- replevin
- replevy
- repossession
- rescue
- restoration
- resumption
- resurgence
- resurrection
- resuscitation
- retaking
- retrieval
- return
- revival
- revivification
- upturn
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