rewording

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re·word

(rē-wûrd′)

tr.v. re·word·ed, re·word·ing, re·words

a. To change the wording of.

b. To state or express again in different words.

2. To state or express again in the same words; repeat.

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rewording - changing a particular word or phrase

recasting, rephrasing

revising, rewriting - editing that involves writing something again

paraphrase, paraphrasis - rewording for the purpose of clarification

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