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redress Synonyms

Another word for redress

Choosing another word for redress depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Remedy or compensation for a wrong, grievance, or injury.

Usage Example

"The affected homeowners sought legal remedy after the factory contaminated the local water supply."

Strongest
remedy
reparation
compensation
restitution
Strong
amends
rectification
indemnity
recompense
atonement

• verb (Context 2)

To remedy or set right an undesirable or unfair situation.

Usage Example

"The university introduced new scholarship programs to rectify the historical imbalance in student enrollment."

Strongest
rectify
remedy
correct
Strong
amend
right
put right
make up for
compensate
repair

Opposites of redress

The opposite of redress shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

exacerbate
aggravate
injustice
injury
worsen
harm
wrong
perpetuate
See all opposites of redress

• Nearby Words

redpoll
redraft
redraw
redress
redshank
redshirt
redskin

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Redress. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/redress
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