Redress

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdrɛs/

Redress (verb)

  1. to correct or improve a wrong or unfair situation

Examples

  • They worked hard to redress the imbalance in the system.
  • Efforts were made to redress the situation quickly.

Common collocations: redress an issue, redress a grievance, redress a wrong, seek redress, legal redress

Redress (noun)

  1. money or action given to make up for a wrong or injury

Examples

  • The victims sought redress for their losses.
  • Legal redress was available to the affected parties.

Synonyms of Redress

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Redress

  • when discussing harm or injury
  • when discussing causing injury or damage