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verb

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb remedy differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of remedy are amend, correct, emend, rectify, redress, reform, and revise. While all these words mean "to make right what is wrong," remedy implies removing or making harmless a cause of trouble, harm, or evil.

set out to remedy the evils of the world

How is amend related to other words for remedy?

Amend, reform, and revise imply an improving by making corrective changes, amend usually suggesting slight changes.

amend a law

When is it sensible to use correct instead of remedy?

The meanings of correct and remedy largely overlap; however, correct implies taking action to remove errors, faults, deviations, defects.

correct your spelling

When could emend be used to replace remedy?

The synonyms emend and remedy are sometimes interchangeable, but emend specifically implies correction of a text or manuscript.

emend a text

When is rectify a more appropriate choice than remedy?

While the synonyms rectify and remedy are close in meaning, rectify implies a more essential changing to make something right, just, or properly controlled or directed.

rectify a misguided policy

When can redress be used instead of remedy?

While in some cases nearly identical to remedy, redress implies making compensation or reparation for an unfairness, injustice, or imbalance.

redress past social injustices

In what contexts can reform take the place of remedy?

Although the words reform and remedy have much in common, reform implies drastic change.

plans to reform the court system

When might revise be a better fit than remedy?

In some situations, the words revise and remedy are roughly equivalent. However, revise suggests a careful examination of something and the making of necessary changes.

revise the schedule

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of remedy
Noun
But given the complexity and heterogeneity of the disease, that’s not likely to be what a complete remedy will look like. Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 Experts recommend adding these remedies to your routine gradually, and discussing any new supplements with your doctor before taking them. Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The retraction was expected by many nutrition experts, who have long questioned claims that this kind of vinegar could remedy ills including obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025 Los Milics aimed to remedy both problems — though county zoning regulations also played a role. Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remedy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedy
Noun
  • The neurodegenerative disorder, which causes tremors, affects speech and leads to motor skills, has no cure.
    Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The antidote to an eroding middle class (and the surest route to sustainable corporate success) is investing in people.
    Katica Roy, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • It is made up of Marcus Aurelius’s advice to himself, produced perhaps as an antidote to being constantly surrounded by and subjected to the temptation and corruption of life as Emperor.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Deaunte Thomas is an artist deeply rooted in the Kansas City community, known not only for his versatile and compelling style but also for using his art to heal and bring people together.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Nature is almost like another character in the movie; there’s a spiritual side to nature that heals people.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The delay follows a month of deliberations after the city council suspended the ordinance to amend it to remove diversity, equity and inclusion language.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
  • It was later amended to include more than 30 federal agencies.
    Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Warning signs for parents Altman explained that indicators a child has ingested drugs include being lethargic, having bloodshot eyes and not being able to focus on anything.
    Brenda Ordonez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
  • As the film explores, Cooper experienced a radical change of heart about his line of work after taking part in a drug bust at a home where young children were present.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Same reason Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki – who has emerged as the Dodgers’ surprise solution at closer – brought his talents here.
    Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The containerized system could serve as an interim measure while permanent vertical-launch solutions are developed for future vessels.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Other times, to better manage or alleviate dysfunction, doctors may add another medication to a patient’s current routine.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
  • For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This story has been updated to correct the number of previous lawsuits settled over Monon South Trail.
    Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, based on recent policy shifts, there is good reason to believe the administration will soon correct course.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Remedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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