Synonyms for

Rebound

Verb / ri:ˈbaʊnd / Another word for rebound — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bounce back after hitting a surface or to recover after a setback

Synonyms & similar words

recoil bounce repercussion spring reverberate resile takeahop bound rally backlash ricochet recover recuperate regain resurge revive renew rally reawaken reactivate rekindle rejuvenate reinvigorate restart resume retrieve return reclaim recoup

Synonyms by register

Formal

recover bounce back rally recuperate

Informal

perk up pick up come back get back on your feet

Literary

resurge revive spring back

Antonyms

decline decrease fall drop stagnate wane

Common collocations

  • economic rebound
  • market rebound
  • strong rebound
  • quick rebound
  • rebound effect
  • rebound in prices
  • rebound from a low

Word family

noun rebound
verb rebound
adjective rebounding

Usage note

Often used in the context of recovery after a period of decline, especially in economics or sports. Be mindful of the context to choose the most appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The ball rebounded off the wall and hit her in the face.
  2. After losing the game, the team needed to rebound and win the next one.
  3. He tried to rebound after the breakup by going to the gym and meeting new people.
  4. The company rebounded from the financial crisis by cutting costs and increasing sales.
  5. She hoped to rebound from her illness and return to work soon.

Quotes

  • Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. - Charles R. Swindoll
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston S. Churchill
  • In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost

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