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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 balance, canceler (or canceller), corrective, counter, counteraction, counterforce, counterpoise, counterweight, equipoise, neutralizer, offset
2
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable <the only corrective to bad behavior is good, firm discipline>
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