Definition of 'rebound'

Noun

1. a movement back from an impact
      Synonyms: recoil repercussion backlash
2. a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration; "he is still on the rebound from his wife's death"
3. the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot

Verb

1. spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
      Synonyms: bounce resile take a hop spring bound recoil reverberate ricochet
2. return to a former condition; "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied"
      Synonyms: rally

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