Synonyms of amends

amends 1 of 2

plural noun

as in expiation

Related Words

• expiation
• atonement
• adjustment
• repayment
• reparation
• punitive damages
• refund
• reimbursement
• redress
• restitution
• recompense
• damages
• indemnity
• compensation
• indemnification
• settlement
• satisfaction
• recoupment
• punishment
• solatium
• remuneration
• reprisal(s)
• requital
• retaliation
• treaty
• vow
• quittance
• bail
• pact
• deposit
• security
• pawn
• pledge
• oath
• contract
• compact
• bargain
• guarantee
• warranty
• concordat
• guaranty
• covenant
• convention
• accord
• bond
• deal
• surety
• troth
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amends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of amend

1

as in improves

to make better

trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improves
• enhances
• refines
• remedies
• helps
• upgrades
• ameliorates
• perfects
• enriches
• betters
• rectifies
• remediates
• reforms
• corrects
• meliorates
• revises
• reinforces
• edits
• strengthens
• reworks
• emends
• intensifies
• rehabilitates
• fines
• redrafts
• revamps
• refurbishes
• fortifies
• boosts
• fine-tunes
• rehabs
• polishes
• hones
• beefs (up)
• retouches
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hurts
• damages
• worsens
• harms
• flaws
• impairs
• vitiates
• injures
• tarnishes
• spoils
• reduces
• disfigures
• diminishes
• blights
• defaces
• endamages
• mars
• lessens
• lowers
• blemishes

2

as in corrects

to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from

the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corrects
• reforms
• rewrites
• remedies
• rectifies
• changes
• improves
• repairs
• modifies
• emends
• revises
• reworks
• adjusts
• fixes
• red-pencils
• shortens
• debugs
• rights
• alters
• redresses
• redraws
• redrafts
• perfects
• ameliorates
• regulates
• cuts
• betters
• mends
• restyles
• polishes
• blue-pencils
• modulates
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hurts
• damages
• impairs
• harms
• injures
• mars
• spoils
• aggravates
• worsens

3

as in reforms

to change one's behavior or character for the better

the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reforms
• improves
• behaves
• shapes up
• mends
• straightens (up or out)
• regenerates
• cleans up one's act
• betters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regresses
• backslides

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amends

Verb

The proposal adds a new law in the state Constitution and amends Oklahoma's rules on voter identification, requiring voters to show proof of their identity. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Aug. 2026

The Santini-Burton Modernization Act amends a 1980 law that allows the Forest Service to purchase environmentally sensitive land in the Tahoe Basin. — Haley Parsley august 17, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Then, as homes are sold, responsibility passes to an HOA board that interprets, enforces and sometimes amends the rules. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

The San Marcos City Council, on June 16, adopted a new ordinance that amends its zoning rules to effectively ban data center development in the city, citing concerns about the strain these projects would place on local water and energy resources. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

The legislation now before Parliament amends a law passed in that same period, intended to deter organized malpractice and protect the credibility of public examinations. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The legislation amends the Brown Act to diversify and increase public engagement in meetings of local legislative bodies. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026

The measure also amends the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) to make the IG's office exempt for nearly all categories. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 13 May 2026

The action amends the Senate’s conflict-of-interest rules and does not require approval by the House of Representatives. — ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026

Phrases Containing amends

• make amends (for)