reform

noun

self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice

a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

verb

change for the better

improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition

break up the molecules of

produce by cracking

bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices

Roots

rere- · Latin · again forma-form · Latin · shape, form

Synonyms for reform

reformationn rectifyv reformismn regeneratev reshapingv emendationn restructuringv amendmentn improvementn progressivismn

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