rehabilitation

1. In politics, the restoration to favor of a political leader whose views or actions were formerly considered unacceptable. (Compare nonperson.)

Example Sentences

He will return to his club to continue rehabilitation on the foot injury he sustained against AZ Alkmaar in a Conference League game last week.

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He was also sentenced to a three-month curfew and ordered to be electronically monitored, complete an extended driving test after two years and undertake 30 days of rehabilitation.

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Seeing the rehabilitation center is a relief, he said.

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While Juan Carlos acknowledges personal missteps, including financial scandals and extramarital affairs, critics say the memoir is largely an effort at image rehabilitation.

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Tai added that she underwent surgery and lengthy rehabilitation on both legs, and thanked everyone who supported her recovery.

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Related Words

• improvement 
• overhaul 
• reclamation 
• reconstruction 
• recovery 
• repair