Synonyms of corrects

corrects

verb

present tense third-person singular of correct

1

as in amends

to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from

more time will be needed to correct the computer program

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in offsets

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offsets
• neutralizes
• counteracts
• outweighs
• relieves
• counterbalances
• compensates (for)
• makes up (for)
• cancels (out)
• annuls
• invalidates
• redeems
• nullifies
• negates
• counterpoises
• remedies
• negatives
• overrules
• neuters
• redresses
• overrides
• atones (for)
• outbalances

3

as in punishes

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishes
• penalizes
• criticizes
• chastises
• fines
• chastens
• castigates
• assesses
• sentences
• disciplines
• imposes
• condemns
• convicts
• denounces
• levies
• reproves
• rebukes
• damns
• charges
• docks
• reprimands
• mulcts
• wreaks
• keelhauls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spares
• excuses
• forfeits
• pardons
• releases
• gets off
• vindicates
• exonerates
• absolves
• commutes
• acquits
• exculpates
• ransoms
• reprieves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corrects

This story corrects the sequence of Dodgers home runs in the second paragraph to show Will Smith hit their fourth homer of the eighth inning. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Angelyne corrects my attempt to identify Hennig as her artistic director. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

His system corrects for that by comparing each coach against the specific difficulty of what he was actually given, not a league-wide baseline. — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Robin doesn’t know how to use the word ‘’literally,’’ Ted corrects everyone, Lily chews too loudly, and Barney speaks in falsetto. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

How D’Amaro course corrects on those properties will define his legacy going forward. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

Many travelers believe that a sling bag or crossbody can provide just as much security as a money belt, but Figgins corrects this. — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Eda’s stories, tita Othie corrects. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026

This version corrects the spelling of Monongalia County Ballpark. — CBS News, 12 June 2026