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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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The FCA says its centralised redress scheme means borrowers can be paid out for free without the need to go to the courts.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Trade lawyers everywhere are thrilled by the complex lawsuits that will get under way as companies seek redress for illegal tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

It takes the three of us ten minutes to wash and redress me.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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