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RETHINK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RETHINK?

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Rethink as a Noun
Definitions of "Rethink" as a noun
Synonyms of "Rethink" as a noun (7 Words)
Usage Examples of "Rethink" as a noun
Rethink as a Verb
Definitions of "Rethink" as a verb
Synonyms of "Rethink" as a verb (10 Words)
Usage Examples of "Rethink" as a verb

The synonyms of “Rethink” are: review, revise, re-examine, reassess, reappraise, think better of, think over, take another look at, look at in a different light, have another think about, afterthought, reconsideration, second thought, reassessment, reappraisal, thinking over

Rethink as a Noun

Definitions of "Rethink" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rethink” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Thinking again about a choice previously made.
A reassessment, especially one that results in changes being made.

Synonyms of "Rethink" as a noun (7 Words)

afterthought	Something that is thought of or added later. The garage was an afterthought.
reappraisal	An assessment of something or someone again or in a different way. Policies can be subject to internal reappraisal.
reassessment	The consideration or assessment of something again, in the light of new or different factors. Her conclusion helped lead to a fundamental reassessment* of dyslexia.*
reconsideration	A consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision. A careful reconsideration* of the existing approaches.*
review	A periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art. All areas of the company will come under review.
second thought	The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.
thinking over	The process of using your mind to consider something carefully.

Usage Examples of "Rethink" as a noun

A last-minute rethink of their tactics.

Rethink as a Verb

Definitions of "Rethink" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rethink” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Consider or assess (something, especially a course of action) again, especially in order to change it.
Change one's mind.

Synonyms of "Rethink" as a verb (10 Words)

have another think about	Be confronted with.
look at in a different light	Have a certain outward or facial expression.
re-examine	Question after cross-examination by opposing counsel.
reappraise	Appraise or assess again or in a different way. Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly.
reassess	Revise or renew one’s assessment. We have decided to reassess* our timetable.*
review	Hold a review of troops. The Attorney General asked the court to review* the sentence.*
revise	Revise or reorganize especially for the purpose of updating and improving. Revise your lecture notes on the topic.
take another look at	Be seized or affected in a specified way.
think better of	Expect, believe, or suppose.
think over	Judge or regard; look upon; judge.