correct | Definition of correct

correct

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of correct

1 to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from

more time will be needed to correct the computer program

Synonyms of correct

amend, debug, emend, rectify, red-pencil, reform, remedy

Words Related to correct

redraft, redraw, restyle, revise, rework, rewrite

blue-pencil, cut, shorten

ameliorate, better, improve

perfect, polish, touch up

fix, mend, repair

adjust, modulate, regulate

alter, change, modify

Near Antonyms of correct

damage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, spoil

aggravate, worsen

2 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 of correct

annul, cancel (out), compensate (for), counteract, counterbalance, counterpoise, make up (for), negative, neutralize, offset

Words Related to correct

invalidate, negate, neuter, nullify

outbalance, outweigh, redeem

redress, relieve, remedy

override, overrule

3 to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

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

Synonyms of correct

castigate, chasten, chastise, discipline, penalize, punish

Words Related to correct

assess, charge, dock, fine, impose, levy, mulct

convict, sentence

condemn, damn, denounce

criticize, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reprove

Near Antonyms of correct

get off, ransom, release

commute, reprieve

absolve, acquit, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Antonyms of correct

excuse, pardon, spare