What is another word for repairs?

Common synonyms for repairs include rectify, recreate, fixture, fixing, haunt.

What is the opposite of repairs?

Antonyms of repairs include damage, destruction, harm, ruin, breakage.

Synonyms for

Repairs

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

Definition

Repairs means to fix or mend something that is broken or damaged.

Synonyms & similar words

rectify recreate fixture fixing haunt hangout bushel reanimate furbishup revivify break vivify mend compensate reparation remediate revive renovate doctor amend stampingground restore touchon indemnify quicken fixes mends restores renews reconditions overhauls maintains services rebuilds remedies rectifies rehabilitates amends corrects reinstates redresses reinstalls replaces adjusts tunes

Synonyms by register

Formal

restoration renovation reconstruction remedial action

Informal

fix-ups mending patching up

Literary

rectification amends

Antonyms

damage destruction harm ruin breakage deterioration

Common collocations

home repairs
car repairs
emergency repairs
routine repairs
major repairs
minor repairs
carry out repairs
request repairs

Word family

noun repair

verb repair

adjective repairable

Usage note

The word 'repairs' is typically used as a plural noun referring to the act or process of fixing something that is broken or damaged. It can also be used as a verb, but the noun form is more common in everyday language.