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Definitions

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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"We need this to happen very quickly and we need to also make sure that there is accountability as well as redress for the victims," he insisted.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The letter to that particular university says former students are seeking redress for the academic years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I love to play in clothes — but also will walk in the store and redress a whole mannequin.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

They quoted the First Amendment guarantee of “the right of the people peacefully to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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