Synonyms of correct
62 similar words · 53 opposite words
Another word for correct is reform. Other synonyms of correct are remedy, restore, mend, revamp and remediate.
Synonyms and similar words for correct
adjectiveFree from error; true; accurate.
adjectiveWith good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
- well-behaved
- well-manneredHaving good manners; polite, courteous, and socially correct; conforming to standards of good behaviour.
- civil
- gracious
- civilized
- courteousShowing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
- cultivated
- genteel
- mannerlyHaving good manners; polite.
- polished
- polite
- politic
- reasonable
- refined
- urbane
- well-bred
- complaisant archaicPolite; showing respect.
- fair-mannered archaicWell-mannered.
interjectionUsed to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.
verbTo make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
- amend
- rectifyTo correct or amend (a mistake, defect etc.).
- fix
- fix upTo repair or refurbish.
- furbish
- retrieve
- make whole
- mendTo physically repair (something that is broken, defaced, decayed, torn, or otherwise damaged).
- patch
- put to rights
- reconditionTo restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original.
- reformTo put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to...
- refurbishTo rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (or better) working order and appearance.
- remediateTo correct or improve (a deficiency or problem).
- remedyTo provide or serve as a remedy for.
- renew
- renovate
- restoreTo bring back to good condition from a state of decay or ruin.
- restriveTo strive again.
- revampTo improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something).
verbTo discipline; to punish.
- chastenTo chastize; to punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement.
- gruelTo punish.
- amerceTo punish; to make an exaction.
- castigate formalTo punish or reprimand someone severely.
- chastiseTo punish, especially by corporal punishment.
- come down onTo punish or criticize (someone).
- fix someone's wagonTo cause injury, distress, or inconvenience to someone, especially as punishment or as a comeuppance.
- have someone's guts for gartersTo reprimand severely.
- have someone's head figurativelyTo punish someone severely, as by sacking (firing), imprisonment, or similarly harsh penalties.
- have someone's hide figurativelyTo punish or subdue someone.
- give it to someoneTo punish, criticize or verbally abuse someone.
- give someone what for slangTo punish; to rebuke.
- give what forTo scold; to punish, especially verbally.
- nail someone to the wallTo punish or discipline extremely harshly.
- penalizeTo subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
- penanceTo impose penance; to punish.
- punish
- tan someone's hide figurativelyTo beat or spank someone, usually on their backside.
- teach someone a lessonTo punish someone for a serious transgression they have committed so that they do not commit it again.
- malavogue Ireland, datedTo punish or trounce.
- tar out dated, slangTo punish; to pay back or take revenge on.
Opposite of correct
adjectiveFree from error; true; accurate.
- incorrectNot correct; erroneous or wrong.
- inaccurateMistaken or incorrect; not accurate.
- wrong
- bastard
- counterfactual
- erroneous
- fallaciousCharacterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.
- false
- offNot correct; not properly formed; not logical, harmonious, etc.
- counterfeit
- fictitiousInvented; contrived.
- inventedFictional, made up, imaginary.
- made up
- nonfactualNot factual; false or fictional.
- nontrueNot true.
- nontruthfulNot truthful.
- pseudo-
- spurious
- untrue
- untruthful
- unveracious
- unveridicalNot veridical.
adjectiveWith good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
- rude
- uncouth
- aweless
- improper
- bad-manneredHaving bad manners; impolite.
- barbaricOf or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
- bold Ireland
- bumptiousObtrusively pushy; self-important; self-assertive to a pretentious extreme.
- crude
- churlish
- impudent
- discourteousImpolite; lacking consideration for others.
- gauche
- ill-bred
- ill-manneredHaving bad manners; impolite.
- impoliteNot polite; discourteous; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.
- insolent
- lack-graceRude; graceless; bad-mannered.
- mismanneredHaving bad manners; impolite.
- rough
- uncivil
- uncivilized
- uncourteousNot courteous; impolite, rude.
- uncultured
- underbred
- unmannerlyNot mannerly (“polite; having good manners”).
- unpolished
- unpolite
- unrefined
- incivil rare
- rantipole obsoleteRude; unruly.
Meaning of correct
- adjective Free from error; true; accurate.
- adjective With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
- adverb Correctly.
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Questions about synonyms of correct
- What is another word for correct?
- Correct has 62 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reform, remedy, restore, mend, revamp, remediate, rectify and refurbish.
- What is the opposite of correct?
- The opposite of correct is off. Other antonyms of correct are incorrect, fallacious, invented, inaccurate and lack-grace.
- What does correct mean?
- Correct means free from error; true; accurate.
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