IELTS Anvil

redress

CEFR: C2

To remedy, correct, or set right an unfair situation, inequality, or grievance.

Synonyms

rectify
remedy

Common Collocations

redress the balance
seek redress
redress grievances

Example Sentence

Affirmative action policies aim to redress entrenched historical disparities in higher education enrollment.

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