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redressing

 

[ rɪˈdrɛsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

correcting wrongs

Redressing refers to the act of remedying or correcting a wrong or injustice. This action is often associated with making amends or providing compensation to those who have been wronged. Redressing can occur in various contexts, including legal, social, and personal situations. The goal is to restore balance or fairness by addressing grievances or inequities.

Synonyms

amending, compensating, correcting, rectifying, remedying

Examples of usage

  • The government focused on redressing historical injustices.
  • The organization is dedicated to redressing the harms caused by discrimination.
  • He sought redressing for the damages he incurred.
  • Redressing the issues in the workplace is essential for employee satisfaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "redressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revestimento

🇮🇳 पुनः परिधान

🇩🇪 Neugestaltung

🇮🇩 mengganti

🇺🇦 перевдягання

🇵🇱 przebranie

🇯🇵 再装飾

🇫🇷 redécoration

🇪🇸 revestimiento

🇹🇷 yeniden giydirme

🇰🇷 재장식

🇸🇦 إعادة التزيين

🇨🇿 přebalování

🇸🇰 prebalenie

🇨🇳 重新装饰

🇸🇮 preoblačenje

🇮🇸 endurnýjun

🇰🇿 қайта кию

🇬🇪 განახლება

🇦🇿 yenidən geyindirmə

🇲🇽 revestimiento

Word origin

The word 'redress' comes from the Old French term 'redresser', which means 'to set upright, to restore'. The prefix 're-' means 'again', and the base 'dresser' comes from 'dres', which relates to arranging or setting. This word has undergone various transformations in English literature, retaining its core meaning of correcting or compensating for a wrong. Initially used in legal contexts, 'redress' expanded its usage to encompass social and personal spheres by the late Middle Ages. It highlights the human endeavor to seek fairness and justice, integral to social interactions and governance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,730, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.