remedy remedy /ˈrɛmədi/

noun

1. () Act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil  ( redress , remediation , redressal [Asia] , remedy )
   act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
   
2. () A medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain  ( curative , therapeutic , remedy , cure )
   a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
     The scientist discovered a cure for the deadly disease.
   The scientist discovered a cure for the deadly disease.
   

verb

1. () Set straight or right  ( amend , rectify , remediate , remedy , repair )
   set straight or right
    Remedy these deficiencies
   remedy these deficiencies
    Rectify the inequities in salaries
   rectify the inequities in salaries
    Repair an oversight
   repair an oversight
   
2. (medicine) provide relief for  ( remedy , relieve )
   (medicine) provide relief for
    Remedy his illness
   remedy his illness