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reformatory

adjective noun

tending to reform

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Word length
11
Starts with
R
Ends with
Y
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. tending to reform

    “reformative and rehabilitative agencies”

noun

  1. correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

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reformative and rehabilitative agencies
reformatory punishment

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