remolding

Forming it anew

Remolding is reshaping something that was previously molded—physically reforming clay or plastic, or figuratively restructuring ideas, habits, or institutions: The new CEO spent years remolding the company's culture.

The British spelling is remoulding.

physical

reshaping

Altering structure or form

casting · forming · ceramics · kiln · glazing · firing · wheel · plasticity · manipulation · handiwork

structural

renovation

Restoring to good condition

overhaul · rehabilitation · revitalization · retrofitting · rebuilding · reconfiguration · restructuring · refitting · redevelopment · remodeling

ideological

reform

Improve by correcting faults

indoctrination · propaganda · reconditioning · revolution · radicalization · enlightenment · awakening · deradicalization

behavioral

reconditioning

Restoring to good condition

reform · reeducation · adjustment · habituation · indoctrination · brainwashing · deprogramming · therapy · intervention · correction

organizational

restructuring

Rearranging an existing framework

reconfiguration · transformation · reinvention · turnaround · shake-up · realignment · streamlining · optimization · reengineering · pivot

Categories
Opposites
transformation vs. preservation

remoldingpreserving

Protecting from deterioration

maintaining · conserving · keeping · retaining · protecting

construction vs. destruction

remoldingdestroying

Causing complete ruin

demolishing · dismantling · breaking down · ruining · wrecking

modification vs. original creation

remoldingcreating

Making something new

originating · starting fresh · building from scratch · inventing · generating

Family

mold, moldy, molding, molder, mould, moldable, moulded, moulds, moulding

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G