reform

[ri-fawrm] / rɪˈfɔrm /

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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Sadhwani, the Pomona College professor, said she doubts that voters will view Bass as a reform candidate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The budget will also continue to “constrain non-defense spending and reform the Federal Government.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

He also alleged the system had been "abused" and called for reform of the party's complaints process.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Democratic transitions happen when individuals break from the ruling elite and launch a reform faction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The judge will rule against sending Alex to a reform school.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman