Synonyms of correctives

correctives

noun

plural of corrective

1

as in counters

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 & Similar Words

• counters
• offsets
• balances
• counterweights
• counteractions
• neutralizers
• cancellers
• counterpoises
• counterbalances
• counter-forces
• cancelers
• counterforces
• ballasts
• equipoises
• trade-offs
• weights

2

as in antidotes

something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable

the only corrective to bad behavior is good, firm discipline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• antidotes
• remedies
• solutions
• cures
• therapies
• therapeutics
• rectifiers
• curatives
• answers
• panaceas
• elixirs
• cure-alls
• medicines
• palliatives
• medicinals
• succors
• aids
• balms
• help
• reliefs