corrects

VERB

fix, adjust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter amend cure improve mend rectify redress regulate remedy repair review revise straighten out upgrade

STRONG

ameliorate better change debug doctor edit emend help launder polish reclaim reconstruct reform remodel reorganize retouch right scrub

WEAK

clean up clean up act do over fiddle with fix up get with it go over make over make right make up for pay dues pick up put in order set right set straight shape up touch up turn around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage depress destroy harm hurt injure maintain remain ruin weaken worsen

WEAK

be permissive blow blunder coddle goof indulge mistake pamper pet spoil

VERB

discipline, chastise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

punish

STRONG

administer admonish castigate chasten chide penalize reprimand reprove

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment forgive laud praise reward

WEAK

be permissive blow blunder coddle goof indulge mistake pamper pet spoil

Example Sentences

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This repair system, known as DNA mismatch repair, corrects mistakes that occur when cells copy genetic material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

“Laid off by the digital revolution, not retired,” Monica corrects her.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

It also analyzes whether an outlet acknowledges and corrects errors, reveals conflicts of interest, and distinguishes news reporting from opinion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

More broadly, the case corrects a distortion in post-conviction law.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2026

“I’m not your aunt. I’m your mother,” Mirian corrects her.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario