Definition

A person who provides a remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance.

Example

The redresser listened carefully to the complaints and promised to take action.

Conversation

I heard you had a meeting with the redresser about your complaint.

Yeah, I did. It went pretty well, actually.

That's great to hear! Was the redresser helpful in addressing your concerns?

Absolutely! They really listened and offered some good solutions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Redresser → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "dresser" (from Old French *dresser*, meaning to set up or arrange). The word "redresser" means to set up or arrange again, often implying correction or restoration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'setting up again' — 're-' means again, and 'dresser' means to set up. This helps you remember that 'redresser' refers to the act of correcting or restoring something.

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