Reform — synonyms, definition

1. reform (Noun)

amelioration amendment betterment correction improvement reformation

reform (Noun) — A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses. ex. "justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"

reform (Noun) — A campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices. ex. "the reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians"

reform (Noun) — Self-improvement in behaviour or morals by abandoning some vice. ex. "the family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform"

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2. reform (Verb)

adjust alter ameliorate amend better convert correct modify reclaim rectify regenerate remedy remodel renew revise revolution revolutionise revolutionize see the light shape • • •

reform (Verb) — Make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices. ex. "reform a political system"

reform (Verb) — Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one. ex. "The Church reformed me" ex. "reform your conduct"

reform (Verb) — (chemistry) produce by cracking. ex. "reform gas"

reform (Verb) — (chemistry) break up the molecules of. ex. "reform oil"

reform (Verb) — Improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition. ex. "reform the health system in this country"

reform (Verb) — Change for the better. ex. "The lazy student promised to reform"

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