Synonyms of repair
22 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for repair is reform. Other synonyms of repair are patch, mend, refurbish, fix and recondition.
Synonyms and similar words for repair
verbMore synonyms
- amend
- correct
- fixTo mend, to repair.
- fix upTo repair or refurbish.
- furbish
- retrieveTo remedy the evil consequence of, to repair (a loss or damage).
- make wholeTo repair or restore (something).
- mendTo physically repair (something that is broken, defaced, decayed, torn, or otherwise damaged).
- patchTo mend with pieces; to repair by fastening pieces on.
- put to rights
- rectify
- reconditionTo restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original.
- reformTo put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to...
- refurbishTo rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (or better) working order and appearance.
- remediateTo correct or improve (a deficiency or problem).
- remedyTo provide or serve as a remedy for.
- renew
- renovate
- restore
- restriveTo strive again.
- revampTo improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something).
- right
Opposite of repair
verbMore antonyms
- aggravate
- break
- damage
- hurt
- make matters worseTo worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly...
Meaning of repair
- verb To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.
- verb To make amends for, as for an injury, by an equivalent; to indemnify for.
- noun The act of repairing something.
repair in other languages
Questions about synonyms of repair
- What is another word for repair?
- Repair has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reform, patch, mend, refurbish, fix, recondition, remedy and revamp.
- What is the opposite of repair?
- The opposite of repair is break. Other antonyms of repair are aggravate, damage, hurt and make matters worse.
- What does repair mean?
- Repair means to restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.
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