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Antonyms for re-dressing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-dres
Phonetic Transcription : riˈdrɛs



Definition of re-dressing

  • As in make up : verb compensate, reconcile
  • As in mend : verb correct, improve, fix
  • As in negate : verb contradict, countermand
  • As in neutralize : verb counteract
  • As in atone : verb compensate; make amends for former misdoing
  • As in avenge : verb retaliate
  • As in recompense : verb pay back, make restitution
  • As in rectify : verb correct a situation; make something right
  • As in redeem : verb atone for; compensate
  • As in redress : verb change, rectify
  • As in refund : verb return money; rebate
  • As in remedy : verb fix, cure
  • As in remunerate : verb compensate, reward
  • As in repair : verb fix, restore
  • As in replace : verb take the place of; put in place of
  • As in requite : verb compensate, give in return
  • As in revenge : verb retaliate for wrong, grievance
  • As in right : verb fix, correct
  • As in cancel : verb equal out
  • As in restitute : verb refund
  • As in compensate : verb offset, make up for
  • As in adjust : verb become or make prepared, adapted
  • As in correct : verb fix, adjust
  • As in counteract : verb do opposing action
  • As in cure : verb heal, ease bad situation
  • As in expiate : verb make amends for
Example sentences :
  • When re-dressing they are always upset to the required diameter.
  • Extract from : « The Library of Work and Play: Working in Metals » by Charles Conrad Sleffel
  • In the re-dressing of the so-called Mrs. James Pope, these articles had not been changed.
  • Extract from : « That Affair Next Door » by Anna Katharine Green
  • Indeed I was bundled out of bed, and hastily assisted in re-dressing, by the doctor's orders.
  • Extract from : « Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons » by Henry Charles Mahoney
  • This is a good way of re-dressing potatoes, and making them palatable.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Synonyms for re-dressing

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