restoration Synonyms
Another word for restoration
• noun (Context 1)
The action or process of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition, or of bringing back a previous practice, right, or situation.
"The treaty led to the full reinstatement of diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries."
• noun (Context 2)
The process of repairing, cleaning, or renovating a building, work of art, vehicle, or natural habitat so as to return it to its original condition.
"The museum closed its east wing for a painstaking two-year renovation of the Renaissance frescoes."
• noun (Context 3)
The return of a former monarch or royal dynasty to power, especially the reestablishment of the Stuart monarchy in England, Scotland, and Ireland under Charles II in 1660.
"Theatres in England were reopened and flourished following the reenthronement of 1660."
• noun (Context 4)
A structure, model, or prosthetic device that replaces missing or damaged tissue, especially a dental filling, crown, bridge, or implant used to restore the function and integrity of a tooth.
"The dentist examined the X-rays to ensure the ceramic filling fit snugly over the prepared molar."
Opposites of restoration
The opposite of restoration shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: