What is another word for repair?

Common synonyms for repair include reparation, remediate, vivify, revivify, bushel.

What is the opposite of repair?

Antonyms of repair include damage, break, destroy, ruin, spoil.

Synonyms for

Repair

Verb / rɪˈper / Another word for repair — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to fix or mend something that is broken or damaged

Synonyms & similar words

reparation remediate vivify revivify bushel fixing recreate furbishup recompense indemnify stampingground revive break compensate mending renovate fix resort fixture touchon reanimate restore doctor remedy amend fix mend restore revamp rebuild renovate remedy correct rectify recondition refurbish renew re-establish reconstruct reinstate service

Synonyms by register

Formal

rectify mend restore remedy

Informal

fix patch up do up tinker with

Literary

rehabilitate reconstruct re-establish

Antonyms

damage break destroy ruin spoil wreck demolish

Common collocations

repair work
repair shop
repair service
repair manual
repair damage
repair a car
repair a roof

Word family

noun repair

verb repair

adjective repairable

adverb repairably

Usage note

While 'repair' can be used for physical objects, it can also be used metaphorically for abstract things like relationships or reputations. 'Fix' is a more common informal synonym.

Compare "repair" with another word →