Synonyms of corrects

corrects

verb

present tense third-person singular of correct

1

as in amends

to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from

more time will be needed to correct the computer program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amends
• rectifies
• reforms
• rewrites
• improves
• remedies
• emends
• changes
• modifies
• revises
• adjusts
• debugs
• shortens
• repairs
• reworks
• ameliorates
• redresses
• perfects
• red-pencils
• alters
• fixes
• regulates
• rights
• redraws
• modulates
• restyles
• betters
• polishes
• cuts
• redrafts
• blue-pencils
• mends
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impairs
• hurts
• injures
• damages
• harms
• mars
• aggravates
• spoils
• worsens

2

as in offsets

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

hopefully the young entrepreneur's professionalism will serve to correct his partner's extreme enthusiasm in the eyes of investors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offsets
• neutralizes
• counteracts
• outweighs
• relieves
• counterbalances
• compensates (for)
• makes up (for)
• cancels (out)
• annuls
• invalidates
• redeems
• nullifies
• negates
• counterpoises
• remedies
• negatives
• overrules
• neuters
• redresses
• overrides
• atones (for)
• outbalances

3

as in punishes

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishes
• penalizes
• criticizes
• chastises
• fines
• chastens
• castigates
• assesses
• sentences
• disciplines
• imposes
• condemns
• convicts
• denounces
• levies
• reproves
• rebukes
• damns
• charges
• docks
• reprimands
• mulcts
• wreaks
• keelhauls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spares
• excuses
• forfeits
• pardons
• releases
• gets off
• vindicates
• exonerates
• absolves
• commutes
• acquits
• exculpates
• ransoms
• reprieves