rethink

Plural: rethinks

Noun

• thinking again about a choice previously made
• The act of thinking again about something.

Verb

Verb Forms: rethought, rethinking, rethinks

• To reconsider a decision or thought process.
• change one's mind
• To think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing it.

Examples

• After blocking his opponent’s bingo lane, he had to rethink his next move.
• Disability rights advocates are encouraging people to rethink the words "crazy" and "insane" as they stigmatize mental health.
• This business plan of yours looks risky. It needs a rethink.

Synonyms

afterthought, reconsideration, second thought

Anagrams of rethink