repair synonyms

repair

n.

reconstruction, adjustment, improvement, renovation, restoration, substitution, reformation, rehabilitation, servicing, new part, patch, restored portion, replacement, brazure, soldering; see also improvement 2, repairing.

Antonyms break*, tear*, fracture.

repair

v.

fix, mend, adjust, improve, correct, emend, put into shape, reform, patch, recondition, restore, service, overhaul, rejuvenate, refurbish, retread, touch up, put in order, revive, refresh, renew, darn, sew, revamp, rectify, right, remedy, ameliorate, caulk, cobble, renovate, reshape, rebuild, tinker, work over*, fix up*, dirty one's hands with*; see also mend 1, reconstruct, restore 3.

Antonyms break, damage, smash. See syn. study at mend.mend.

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