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Redress

To dress again.

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Manner of action 4

Aby 76% connected

Alt. of Abye

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Abye 76% connected

To pay for; to suffer for; to atone for; to make amends for; to give satisfaction.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Atone 76% connected

To agree; to be in accordance; to accord.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Expiate 76% connected

To extinguish the guilt of by sufferance of penalty or some equivalent; to make complete satisfaction for; to atone for; to make amends for; to make…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 6

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Compensation 76% connected

The act or principle of compensating.

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Correction 76% connected

The act of correcting, or making that right which was wrong; change for the better; amendment; rectification, as of an erroneous statement.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rectification 76% connected

The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification of an error; the rectification of spirits.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 5

Atonement 76% connected

Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.

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Expiation 76% connected

The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.

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Relief 76% connected

The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Salve 76% connected

Hail!

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Satisfaction 76% connected

The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting fr…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Restitution 74% connected

The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Restitution 74% connected

The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 9

Amends 92% connected

Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Compensate 92% connected

To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompense; to give an equivalent to; to requite suitably; as, to compensate a laborer for his work, or a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Correct 92% connected

Set right, or made straight; hence, conformable to truth, rectitude, or propriety, or to a just standard; not faulty or imperfect; free from error; a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Damages 92% connected

of Damage

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Indemnification 92% connected

The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty; reimbursement of loss, damage, or penalty; the state of…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Indemnity 92% connected

Security; insurance; exemption from loss or damage, past or to come; immunity from penalty, or the punishment of past offenses; amnesty.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Remedy 92% connected

That which relieves or cures a disease; any medicine or application which puts an end to disease and restores health; -- with for; as, a remedy for t…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Restitution 92% connected

The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Right 92% connected

Straight; direct; not crooked; as, a right line.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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