repairing

Making whole again

Repairing is the present participle of repair—fixing something broken or damaged.

The word appears in progressive constructions (I'm repairing the fence) and as an adjective (repairing work on the foundation).

Beyond physical mending, repairing applies to relationships, reputations, and other intangibles: They spent years repairing the damage to their marriage.

relational

reconciliation

Restoration of friendly relations

  • amendsCompensation for wrongdoing
  • apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
  • forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders

trust · bridges · fences · rift · breach · relationship · marriage · friendship · mediation · communication

textile

mending

Restoring damaged items

patching · needlework · tailoring · seam · hem · tear · rip · hole · thread · needle

mechanical

toolbox

Container for implements

fastener · nuts · bolts · screws · parts · replacement · sealant · adhesive · tape · glue

service

maintenance

Preserving working condition

inspection · tune-up · calibration · adjustment · lubrication · checkup · warranty · replacement · parts · diagnostic

restoration

refurbish

Restore worn items

revamp · overhaul · rebuild · reconstruct · preserve · conservation · antique · vintage · furniture · upholstery

medical

healing

Restoration of health

regeneration · therapy · treatment · bandage · cast · stitches · splint · wound · tissue · bone

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Opposites
restoration vs. destruction

repairingdestroying

Causing complete ruin

wrecking · breaking · damaging · demolishing · ruining

fixing vs. causing damage

repairingdamaging

Causing loss or injury

breaking · busting · harming · cracking · sabotaging

maintenance vs. neglect

repairingneglecting

Failing to attend to

abandoning · ignoring · disregarding · forsaking

Family

repair, repaired, repairs, repairman, reparation, irreparable, reparable, irreparably, unrepairable

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