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

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reforms

Rodriguez has pushed through reforms in Venezuela's mining and petroleum industries, opening once tightly controlled sectors to private capital and foreign investment.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

The idea behind these reforms is to make it easier to build more rental housing and starter homes.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Burnham became prime minister in July promising to give people breathing space and help with the cost of living, but questions remain over how major policies such as social care reforms will be funded.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

But disagreements remain over issues including sanctions against M23, the release of detainees and the timing of political reforms.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Mutual Welfare League-style reforms threatened the entrenched power of certain inmates.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover