redressive

/ˈrɛdɪsɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending or relating to the redress or rectification of a situation, especially one in which an injustice has been done.

“The government passed redressive measures to address the human rights abuses during the conflict.”

2. noun

a redress or rectification of a situation, especially one in which an injustice has been done.

“The activists demanded redressive actions from the company to compensate the affected community.”

Synonyms

  • compensatory
  • redemptive
  • remedial

Antonyms

  • aggravating
  • exacerbating