Synonyms: redress, remediation, remedy
Definition: act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
Similar words: correction, rectification
Definition: the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
Synonyms: remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic
Definition: a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
Similar words: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Definition: (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Definition: provide relief for
Usage: remedy his illness
Similar words: treat, care for
Definition: provide treatment for
Usage: The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims; The patient must be treated right away or she will die; Treat the infection with antibiotics
Synonyms: rectify, remediate, remedy, repair, amend
Definition: set straight or right
Usage: remedy these deficiencies; rectify the inequities in salaries; repair an oversight
Similar words: rectify, right, correct
Definition: make right or correct
Usage: Correct the mistakes; rectify the calculation