redressed

re-dress

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ree-dres]
- /riˈdrɛs/
- /rɪˈdres/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-dres]
- /riˈdrɛs/

Definitions of redressed word

verb with object redressed to set right; remedy or repair (wrongs, injuries, etc.). 1
verb with object redressed to correct or reform (abuses, evils, etc.). 1
verb with object redressed to remedy or relieve (suffering, want, etc.). 1
verb with object redressed to adjust evenly again, as a balance. 1
noun redressed the setting right of what is wrong: redress of abuses. 1
noun redressed relief from wrong or injury. 1

See all 7 definitions of redressed

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Origin of redressed

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1730-40; re- + dress

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Parts of speech for Redressed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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redressed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for redressed

verb redressed

atoned — to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins.
avenged — Simple past tense and past participle of avenge.
comped — a ticket, book, service, etc., provided free of charge to specially chosen recipients.
counteracted — Simple past tense and past participle of counteract.
counterchecked — Simple past tense and past participle of countercheck.

noun redressed

counterclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of counterclaim.

All 9 Synonyms of redressed