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redressed

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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While this puts constraints on the ability of states to regulate corporations, power imbalances between business and society can be redressed when people withdraw the support on which corporate entities depend.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024

Spencer redressed the existing sets to reflect the manly elements Gosling’s Ken has brought back from the Real World, including mini-fridges and leather furniture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2024

In 2005, the historical situation was redressed, when South Korea paid direct compensation to tens of thousands of wartime laborers.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2023

In standing terms, that means their injury won’t be redressed by the relief they seek, so they have no right to sue.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2023

Finally they redressed him in his raggedy clothing.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry