redress
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈdrɛs/
KK: /rɪˈdrɛs/
noun
Definition
A way to correct a wrong or provide compensation for an injury or loss.
Example
The organization aims to provide redress for victims of injustice.
Conversation
Did you hear about the need for redress after that big event last week?
Yeah, it’s important to address the issues that arose.
Exactly! People deserve some kind of redress for what happened.
I agree, it’s only fair to make things right.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
remedy
reparation
compensation
Antonyms
harm
injury
loss
transitive verb
Definition
To correct or fix something that is wrong or unfair, often by providing compensation or making amends.
Example
The company promised to redress the issues raised by the customers.
Tense Forms
Past: redressed
Past Participle: redressed
Conversation
I really felt bad about how I spoke to you last week.
I appreciate that; it was a tough conversation.
I want to redress that and make sure we’re cool again.
Root Explanation
Redress → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "dressa" (from Old French *drecier*, meaning to set right or to straighten). The word "redress" means to set something right again or to correct a wrong.
Memory Tip
Think of 'setting something right again' — 're-' means again, and 'dressa' means to set straight.
Visually Confused Words
readdress
repress
regress
redness
eldress
bedress
dress
preaddress