remedy meaning and definition

REMEDY noun

Definition of remedy (noun)

1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
   • synonyms: redress, remediation
2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
   • synonyms: curative, cure, therapeutic

REMEDY verb

Definition of remedy (verb)

1. set straight or right
   • "remedy these deficiencies"; "rectify the inequities in salaries"; "repair an oversight"
   • synonyms: amend, rectify, remediate, repair
2. provide relief for
   • "remedy his illness"
   • synonyms: relieve