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redress

[ree-dres, ri-dres, ri-dres] / ˈri drɛs, rɪˈdrɛs, rɪˈdrɛs /
NOUN
help, compensation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amends atonement indemnity rectification remedy reparation reprisal restitution retribution
STRONG
aid amendment assistance balancing change conciliation correction cure ease justice offsetting payment quittance recompense reformation rehabilitation relief remission remodeling renewal repair requital return revision reward reworking satisfaction vengeance
WEAK
reestablishment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
penalty sympathy
STRONG
damage destruction hindrance hurt injury worsening
VERB
change, rectify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend correct counteract even out mend neutralize regulate remedy restore vindicate
STRONG
adjust annul balance cancel compensate countercheck ease frustrate negate negative recompense reform relieve repair revise square
WEAK
dial back make amends make reparation make restitution make up for pay for pay one's dues put right recalibrate turn around turn over new leaf turn things around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy harm hurt injure worsen
STRONG
allow approve damage permit upset

Example Sentences

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He has demanded both compensatory damages to redress his own harms as well as punitive damages “to deter future unconstitutional conduct.”

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The Mexican government says it is also helping families of the deceased who may turn to U.S. courts to seek legal redress against ICE.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

He likened it to efforts by U.S. attorneys in the Biden administration to identify and redress wrongful convictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

McLarnon said the redress is "not just about compensation".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

When a crime is committed, it is the State that must apply the law in a manner that offers redress and that brings the guilty parties to justice.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

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