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correcting

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(Entry 1 of 2)

inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment

questions the value of such correcting measures as prison sentences for drug addicts

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compensatory

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nonpunitive

correcting

present participle of correct

Synonyms & Antonyms of correcting (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from

more time will be needed to correct the computer program

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2 to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

hopefully the young entrepreneur's professionalism will serve to correct his partner's extreme enthusiasm in the eyes of investors

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atoning (for)

3 to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues

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wreaking

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forfeiting

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