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Definitions

convalescence

[kon-vuh-les-uhns] / ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs əns /
NOUN
helplessness
Synonyms
STRONG
disorder weakness
WEAK
poor health
NOUN
illness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ailment breakdown collapse disability disorder disturbance flu ill health malady relapse seizure sickness syndrome virus
STRONG
affliction attack bug complaint confinement dose fit indisposition infirmity malaise prostration
WEAK
ailing diseasedness failing health poor health unhealth what's going around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
health order
STRONG
aid good health healthiness
WEAK
well-being wellness
NOUN
recovery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comeback gain rebound recuperation restoration revival upturn
STRONG
cure regaining retrieval
Antonyms
WEAK
deterioration relapse
NOUN
recovery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comeback healing improvement recuperation rehabilitation renewal resurgence revival
STRONG
betterment cure rebirth regeneration rejuvenation renaissance renascence resurrection resuscitation revivification
WEAK
reawakening reinvigoration
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destruction
WEAK
deterioration relapse
NOUN
recuperation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
healing rehabilitation rejuvenation
STRONG
betterment comeback cure improvement rally rebirth regeneration renaissance renascence renewal resurgence resurrection resuscitation revival revivification
WEAK
reawakening reinvigoration
Antonyms
STRONG
destruction weakening worsening
NOUN
repossession
Synonyms
STRONG
betterment comeback cure healing improvement rebirth recuperation regeneration rehabilitation rejuvenation renaissance renascence renewal resurgence resurrection resuscitation retrieval revival revivification
WEAK
reawakening recoup reinvigoration
Antonyms
STRONG
destruction worsening
NOUN
retrieval
Synonyms
STRONG
betterment comeback cure healing improvement rebirth recuperation regeneration rehabilitation rejuvenation renaissance renascence renewal repossession resurgence resurrection resuscitation revival revivification
WEAK
reawakening recoup reinvigoration
Antonyms
STRONG
destruction worsening

Example Sentences

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His seven-person medical team were indicted over the conditions of his convalescence in the northern Buenos Aires suburb of Tigre, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

She turned 21 during her convalescence, and the radical loss of control made her question everything.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

Helping her convalescence was Matt McDermott, whom Pratt had met when they were working together at Amoeba Music in Hollywood in 2014.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Despite his recent convalescence, the King has carried on with his constitutional role, including regular private meetings with the prime minister.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

Our marriage has been, for me, a very long convalescence.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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