reinduce

/riːɪnˈdjuːs/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to happen or start again; to induce or bring about again

“The doctor tried to reinduce the patient’s labor after it stalled.”

2. verb

to cause a condition or state to return or recur

“The cold winter reinduced the patient’s arthritis symptoms.”

3. noun

a state of being induced or caused to happen again

“The reinduction of the drought caused widespread water shortages.”

Synonyms

  • induce
  • reinitiate

Antonyms

  • abolish
  • prevent