redress
to remedy / to compensate / to re-bandage / compensation / remedy
Transitive VerbNoun
past: redressedpp: redresseding: redressing
This term carries a strong connotation of justice and restoration, often appearing in legal, political, or formal administrative contexts. It suggests a deliberate action to balance a scale that has been tipped by an unfair act or a systemic failure. As a noun, the word is typically uncountable when referring to the general concept of remedy or compensation. It describes the state of being made whole again rather than a specific, countable object.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To set right a situation or correct an unfair act, typically by providing compensation or a remedy.
"The company took steps to redress the grievances of its employees."