redress

10 synonyms and 4 antonyms for redress, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To correct or make amends for something wrong or unfair.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

right correct

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

damages remedy compensate restitution amends

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

indemnity remediation indemnification

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To correct or make amends for something wrong or unfair.

“The new policy aims to redress the imbalance in funding between schools.”

right correct damages remedy compensate restitution amends indemnity remediation indemnification

Opposites

aggravate impair worsen wrong

2. noun

Compensation, correction, or a remedy for a wrong.

“The victims sought redress through the courts.”

amends remedy remediation indemnification damages indemnity restitution

How to use redress

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

redress the balance seek redress redress a grievance

Fairly formal — common in legal, political, and official writing rather than everyday speech.

Etymology

From Old French redresser, \"to set upright again,\" from re- plus dresser (\"to arrange, stand up\").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “redress” mean?

The word “redress” means to correct or make amends for something wrong or unfair. In plain terms, to fix or make up for an unfair situation, or the compensation given for one.

How do you pronounce “redress”?

“Redress” is pronounced rih-DREHS (/ɹiˈdɹɛs/ in IPA).

How do you use “redress” in a sentence?

Here is “redress” used in a sentence: “The new policy aims to redress the imbalance in funding between schools.”

What part of speech is “redress”?

Depending on how it is used, “redress” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “redress” come from?

The word “redress” comes from Old French. From Old French redresser, \"to set upright again,\" from re- plus dresser (\"to arrange, stand up\").

Is “redress” a common word?

“Redress” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “redress” have?

“Redress” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to correct or make amends for something wrong or unfair.

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