remedy

Pluralremedies

Formsremedies, remedying, remedied

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A way to fix or stop a problem or fault.

   Like a patch that covers a hole so it stops leaking.

   The best remedy for boredom is a good book.

   She found a simple remedy for the squeaky door.

   Similarcure, solution, antidote, answer, fix

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A medicine or treatment that helps cure an illness or ease pain.

   Like medicine that makes a sick feeling go away.

   Honey and lemon is an old remedy for a sore throat.

   The doctor suggested a simple remedy for her cough.

   Similarcure, treatment, medicine, medication

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To fix a problem or make a bad situation better.

   Like patching a hole so water stops leaking out.

   The new manager promised to remedy the staffing problems.

   They remedied the mistake by issuing a full refund.

   Similarcorrect, rectify, fix, resolve, cure

   Oppositeworsen, aggravate, exacerbate

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A legal way to make right a wrong or get back something taken from you.

   Like a referee who can undo a foul in a game.

   If the builder breaks the contract, you have a legal remedy.

   The court gave her a remedy for the unfair treatment.

   Similarredress, relief, recourse

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   The small amount a coin's weight or gold content may differ from the official standard when it is made.

   Each gold coin had to stay within the official remedy for weight.

   The mint kept every coin inside the allowed remedy.

   Similartolerance, allowance

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