corrective | Definition of corrective

corrective

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of corrective

1 a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective

a substantial outflow of people proved to be the necessary corrective for the spiraling cost of housing

Synonyms of corrective

balance, canceler (or canceller), counter, counteraction, counterbalance, counterforce, counterpoise, counterweight, equipoise, neutralizer, offset

Words Related to corrective

ballast, weight

2 something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable

the only corrective to bad behavior is good, firm discipline

Synonyms of corrective

antidote, curative, cure, rectifier, remedy, therapeutic, therapy

Words Related to corrective

cure-all, elixir, panacea

answer, solution

aid, help, relief, succor

balm, medicinal, medicine, palliative