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correction

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of correction

1 a change designed to correct or improve a written work
  • The copy editor's corrections were marked in red.
Synonyms of correction

amendment, emendation
Words Related to correction

cut, deletion

addition, amplification, supplement

adjustment, alteration, modification, revision

improvement, renovation

clarification, explanation, explication
2 suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
  • received a severe correction after the third offense
Synonyms of correction

castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, punishment, wrath
Words Related to correction

reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance

assessment, charge, fine, mulct

example, sentence

confinement, imprisonment, incarceration

condemnation, damnation, denouncement

censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof
Near Antonyms of correction

amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity

release

commutation, reprieve

absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment

condonation, disregard, overlooking

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