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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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It has confirmed in its redress scheme that drivers who were sold agreements with a DCA and not told about it are entitled to compensation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The company said in its filing with the US Court of International Trade it had been responsible for paying the tariffs, and was seeking redress for that.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman, 67, had said on Friday he would "seek redress" from the commission, with his party alleging "inconsistencies and fabrications".

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Litigation serves essential purposes, including enforcing environmental laws and providing avenues for redress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I clean it thoroughly, and painfully, with alcohol swabs, careful not to touch anything that might infect me, then redress the wound.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.