redress (rɪˈdrɛs
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to put right (a wrong), esp by compensation; make reparation for ⇒
to redress a grievance
- to correct or adjust (esp in the phrase redress the balance)
- to make compensation to (a person) for a wrong
noun
- the act or an instance of setting right a wrong; remedy or cure ⇒
to seek redress of grievances
- compensation, amends, or reparation for a wrong, injury, etc
- relief from poverty or want
Alternative Forms
reˈdressable reˈdressible adjective reˈdresser reˈdressor nounWord Origin
C14: from Old French redrecier to set up again, from re- + drecier to straighten; see dressSynonyms
View thesaurus entry= make amends for
pay for,
make up for,
compensate for,
put right recompense for make reparation for make restitution for
= put right
reform,
balance,
square,
correct,
ease,
repair,
relieve,
adjust,
regulate,
remedy,
amend,
mend,
rectify,
even up,
restore the balance
=
amends,
payment,
compensation,
reparation,
restitution,
atonement,
recompense,
requital,
quittance,
=
rectification,
help,
aid,
justice,
relief,
ease,
cure,
assistance,
satisfaction,
remedy,
correction,
Usage examples
Erica said men had painted nude women long enough and she was going to redress the balance.
, Snowline (1986)Unlike unfair dismissal claims, discrimination claims are not limited by retirement age and can be a useful form of redress.
British Medical Journal (2002)Ryerson has implemented programming that may help to redress the female shortfall.
Globe and Mail (2003)However, there was no question of the authority seeking financial redress from the unions.
Glasgow Herald (2001)But there needs as well to be redress , choice and opportunity at the local level, more directly responsive to the individual needs.
, The Global Marketplace (1993)