Refashioning — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)rē-ˈfa-shən/ re·fash·ion

Meaning & Definition of Refashioning

Refashioning (verb)

  1. remake, alter

Refashioning (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act, process, or result of making different

    "the refashioning of the theater will make it more up-to-date and expand the seating capacity"

    similar: alteration, change, difference, modification, redoing, remaking, remodeling, revamping, review, revise, revision, reworking, variation
    related: amendment, correction, rectification, reform, conversion, deformation, distortion, metamorphosis, mutation, transfiguration, transformation, fluctuation, oscillation, shift, displacement, replacement, substitution, adjustment, modulation, regulation, tweak, redesign, redo
    opposite: fixation, stabilization

Refashioning (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make different in some way

    "refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook"

    similar: altering, changing, making over, modifying, recasting, redoing, remaking, remodeling, revamping, revising, reworking, varying
    related: deforming, metamorphosing, mutating, regenerating, revolutionizing, transfiguring, transforming, transmuting, commuting, converting, exchanging, rejiggering, retooling
    opposite: fixing, freezing, setting, stabilizing

Related Entry: Refashion (verb)

Refashion is a different word from Refashioning. The synonyms below are for refashion, not for refashioning.

  1. to make different in some way

    "refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook"

    similar: alter, change, make over, modify, recast, redo, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, vary
    related: deform, metamorphose, mutate, regenerate, revolutionize, transfigure, transform, transmute, commute, convert, exchange, rejigger, retool
    opposite: fix, freeze, set, stabilize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Refashioning

The most common words with a similar meaning to Refashioning:

alteration, change, difference, modification, redoing, remaking, remodeling, revamping, review, revise, revision, reworking, variation, altering, changing, making over, modifying, recasting, revising, varying

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Refashioning

Words with the opposite meaning of Refashioning:

fixation, stabilization, fixing, freezing, setting, stabilizing

Related Words for Refashioning

amendment, correction, rectification, reform, conversion, deformation, distortion, metamorphosis, mutation, transfiguration, transformation, fluctuation, oscillation, shift, displacement, replacement, substitution, adjustment, modulation, regulation, tweak, redesign, redo, deforming, metamorphosing, mutating, regenerating, revolutionizing, transfiguring, transforming

Word Forms of Refashioning

Inflections: refashioned, refashions

Origin & Etymology of Refashioning

First known use: 1613

Frequently Asked Questions about Refashioning

What does "Refashioning" mean?

"Refashioning" means remake, alter. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: remake, alter. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Refashioning"?

Other words for "Refashioning" include alteration, change, difference, modification, redoing, remaking, remodeling and revamping. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Refashioning" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Refashioning"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Refashioning". Common alternatives include alteration, change, difference, modification, redoing, remaking, remodeling, revamping, review and revise.

What is the opposite of "Refashioning"?

Antonyms of "Refashioning" include fixation, stabilization, fixing, freezing, setting and stabilizing.

How do you use "Refashioning" in a sentence?

Examples of "Refashioning" in a sentence: "the refashioning of the theater will make it more up-to-date and expand the seating capacity"; "refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook".

Is "Refashioning" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Refashioning" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Refashioning"?

"Refashioning" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ˈfa-shən/ and divided into syllables as re·fash·ion.

What is the origin of the word "Refashioning"?

First known use: 1613.