reclaiming

The word “reclaiming” has 3 syllables: re-claim-ing

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkleɪmɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for reclaiming?

In the thesaurus, “reclaiming” has 30 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for reclaiming along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for reclaiming

amending
cleansing
getting back
habilitating
improving
processing
purifying
re-collecting
reacquiring
recapturing
recouping
recovering
recruiting
recycling
redeeming
reeducating
refining
reforming
regaining
regenerating
rehabilitating
replenishing
repossessing
reprocessing
repurchasing
rescuing
restoring
retaking
retrieving
reusing

Antonyms for reclaiming

abasing
cankering
corrupting
debauching
degrading
demeaning
demoralizing
depraving
losing
lowering
mislaying
misplacing
perverting
poisoning
profaning
prostituting
subverting
warping

Meanings of reclaiming

verb
1. To return land to a suitable condition for use.
2. To obtain useful products from waste; to recycle.
3. To claim something back; to repossess.
4. To return someone to a proper course of action, or correct an error; to reform.
5. To tame or domesticate a wild animal.
6. To call back from flight or disorderly action; to call to, for the purpose of subduing or quieting.
7. To cry out in opposition or contradiction; to exclaim against anything; to contradict; to take exceptions.
8. To draw back; to give way.
9. To appeal from the Lord Ordinary to the inner house of the Court of Session.

Example Sentences

The city is reclaiming old industrial land for new housing projects.
She is reclaiming her confidence after a difficult experience.
The company focuses on reclaiming materials that can be reused.
Farmers are reclaiming dry land with improved irrigation systems.
The team is reclaiming its reputation after several victories.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to reclaiming, such as: abasing, amending, cankering, cleansing, corrupting, debauching, degrading.

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