tr.v. re·dressed, re·dress·ing, re·dress·es 1. To set right (an undesirable situation, for example); remedy or rectify. See Synonyms at correct. 2. To make amends to: felt he should be redressed for the loss. n. (also rēdrĕs) 1. Satisfaction for wrong or injury; reparation. 2. The act of redressing; rectification or reformation. re·dresser, re·dressor n. |
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