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Remediate

Remedial.

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Broader term 3

Correct 76% 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 0% interchangeable

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Rectify 76% connected

To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Right 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rectification 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rectification 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rectifier 74% connected

One who, or that which, rectifies.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rectifier 74% connected

One who, or that which, rectifies.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Amend 92% connected

To change or modify in any way for the better

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rectify 92% connected

To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will,…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Repair 92% connected

To return.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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