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reflect on

VERB
discredit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defame degrade destroy disgrace disparage disprove ruin slander smear vilify
STRONG
censure disesteem disfavor dishonor explode expose pooh-pooh puncture reproach shoot slur
WEAK
blow up bring into disrepute bring to naught disconsider frown upon knock bottom out of mudsling poke full of holes put down run down show up take rug out from under tear down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve build commend compliment construct exalt flatter honor laud praise upgrade
WEAK
believe credit trust
VERB
dishonor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
debase defile discredit disgrace sully
STRONG
abase attaint blot corrupt debauch defame disoblige libel slander
WEAK
disconsider give a black eye make lose face
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clean honor praise purify
STRONG
cleanse dignify exalt improve
WEAK
credit esteem upgrade
VERB
review
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze reassess reconsider reevaluate reexamine revise
STRONG
debrief recall recap recapitulate recollect rehash remember rethink revisit
WEAK
brush up call to mind check out check thoroughly go over hash over look at again look back on polish up run over run through run up flagpole summon up take another look think over
Antonyms
STRONG
forget
WEAK
approve ignore neglect praise
VERB
turn over
Synonyms
WEAK
consider contemplate deliberate give thought to meditate mull over muse ponder revolve roll ruminate think over wonder about
Antonyms
WEAK
ignore receive take

Example Sentences

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It led to the Rosenior experiment, which backfired on BlueCo, who may reflect on the number of managers hired and fired during their tenure and finally think: "It's not them. It's us."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“In its report, the committee calls on Yale to reflect on and take responsibility for our role in the erosion of public trust,” McInnis wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But it will also provide an opportunity to reflect on how to sustain the momentum in a year that could bring significant changes — such as the expected takeover of legendary studio Warner Bros.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Maybe they have the Knud touch,” he joked before taking a moment to reflect on this rare accomplishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Theater is a collaborative exploration of the drama of the human condition, and those who are outsiders often are the best people to reflect on that.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove