Synonyms for Redress
Definition of redress
- noun
- a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
- act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
- verb
- make reparations or amends for; "right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "redress"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like amends, compensate, correct can replace "redress" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Redress" in song lyrics
See how redress is used in real songs:
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"And tell thy grief, that we may give redress.'"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece