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reforms

VERB

correct, rectify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend improve rebuild rehabilitate remake renovate reorganize repair resolve restore revise revolutionize standardize transform

STRONG

ameliorate better convert correct cure emend mend rearrange reclaim reconstitute reconstruct redeem refashion regenerate remedy remodel renew rework uplift

WEAK

bring up to code change one's ways clean up clean up one's act go straight make amends make over shape up swear off turn over a new leaf

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy harm hurt injure ruin waver worsen

STRONG

abandon forfeit kill

WEAK

impair

Example Sentences

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The new government formed by Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in defiance of his powerful sacked prime minister can overcome potential efforts by his estranged ally to block its reforms, analysts say.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But many parents are anxious about what these reforms will mean.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A decade of Austin’s policy changes, including zoning reforms and streamlined permits, spurred a construction boom and increased housing supply.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

And there is evidence that voters, at least at the county level, are questioning some criminal justice reforms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In answer to a question as to whether de-mocracy could be achieved through gradual reforms, I suggested it could.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela