Synonyms for

Rehab

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

Definition

Rehabilitation, especially for substance abuse or addiction.

Synonyms & similar words

recovery treatment therapy detox reconditioning restoration renewal healing convalescence recuperation reclamation regeneration improvement amelioration betterment correction fixing mending repair restoring

Synonyms by register

Formal

rehabilitation restoration recovery reclamation

Informal

getting clean drying out detox treatment

Literary

renewal rejuvenation

Antonyms

neglect harm damage ruin deterioration decline

Common collocations

  • drug rehab
  • alcohol rehab
  • rehab center
  • rehab program
  • rehab facility
  • in rehab
  • go to rehab
  • leave rehab

Word family

noun rehabilitation
verb rehabilitate
adjective rehabilitative

Usage note

Often used informally to refer to treatment for addiction. The formal term is rehabilitation.

Example sentences

  1. After his car accident, he went to rehab to learn how to walk again.
  2. She checked into rehab to overcome her addiction to drugs.
  3. He successfully completed rehab and was able to stay sober.
  4. The rehab program helped him turn his life around.
  5. She credits rehab with saving her life.

Quotes

  • "Rehab is like a timeout. It's a break," - Missy Elliott
  • "I checked myself into rehab for three weeks and came out a better person." - Angus T. Jones
  • "I went to rehab because I woke up in a hospital and my dad said I needed to get some help." - Andy Dick

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