remedy

noun

1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

Similar word(s): redress, remediation

Definition categories: act, correction, rectification

2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

Similar word(s): curative, cure, therapeutic

Definition categories: man–made, medicament, medication, medicine

verb

1. set straight or right

- remedy these deficiencies

Similar word(s): amend, rectify, remediate, repair

Definition categories: change, correct, rectify, right

2. provide relief for

- remedy his illness

Similar word(s): relieve

Definition categories: body, treat