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REFORMS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Reforms.

Reforms - as a noun

A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

Example: "Justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices

Example: "The reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians"

Self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice

Example: "The family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform"

Reforms - as a verb

Make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices

Example: "Reform a political system"

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

Example: "The church reformed me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reclaimrectifyregenerate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Produce by cracking

Example: "Reform gas"

Break up the molecules of

Example: "Reform oil"

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

Example: "Reform the health system in this country"

Change for the better

Example: "The lazy student promised to reform"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
see the lightstraighten out

Example Sentences

"The government implemented several reforms to improve the education system."
"The law calls for major reforms in the criminal justice system."
"The economic reforms resulted in a boost to the country's GDP."
"The political party promised to introduce tax reforms if elected."
"The healthcare reforms aim to provide better access to affordable treatment."
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Word Game Points

Is REFORMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reforms is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFORMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is REFORMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reforms is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFORMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is REFORMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reforms is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFORMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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