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

Example Sentences

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reforms

Ashley said the High Street will be "further devastated" without major reforms, and warned Burnham's suggestion he will consider further business rates changes in the coming Budget are "too little, too late".

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Since taking over at the Fed, Warsh has formed a number of task forces to recommend potentially major reforms at the central bank.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

After becoming president in June 2025, Lee accelerated capital market reforms aimed at propping up share prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The countries in the West, particularly the United Kingdom and the United States, wanted to reward Mr. de Klerk for his reforms, believing that this would encourage him to go further.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela