Words Starting With "R"

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Redoing

Redoing refers to the act of doing something again or revising something that has already been done. It involves reworking or reattempting a task, project, or activity because it was not satisfactory the first time.

Redolence

The word "redolence" refers to a sweet and pleasant smell or odor, especially one that is reminiscent of something pleasant, often associated with memories or nostalgia. It can also describe the amount of fragrance or scent emitted by something. Example: "The redolence of freshly baked cookies filled the entire house, making everyone's mouth water."

Redolency

The word "redolency" refers to a sweet and pleasant smell, often associated with the scent of flowers, food, or perfume. It can also describe a strong and pleasant aroma that is evocative of something.

Redolent

Evocative or reminiscent of something, especially in a pleasant way; suggesting a particular atmosphere or character, often in a subtle way. Example: The scent of freshly baked cookies was redolent of warm childhood memories.

Redone

Done again; repeated or revised anew, sometimes changed.

Redouble

To work harder at something or bring new energy to a task after a period of less effort or no effort at all, typically in order to try and reach a goal.

Redoubled

Increased or strengthened in amount, intensity, or duration; made more intense or severe. (Often used figuratively)

Redoublement

"Redoublement" is a French word that has several related meanings when translated to English. 1. A sudden intense feeling of something, such as a feeling of fear, anger, or anxiety. 2. A sudden increase or intensification of something, such as a feeling, emotion, or activity. 3. A repetition or intensification of a action, such as doubling effort or doubling a resource. Example sentence: "The redoublement of efforts to meet the deadline led to their success." In general, "redoublement" implies a sense of intensification, exaggeration, or escalation of something, often in a way that is sudden or intense.

Redoubling

The verb "redoubling" means to do something again, especially something that was done before; to intensify or increase something, often in order to overcome an obstacle or to achieve a greater effect. Example sentences: She was determined to redouble her efforts to finish the project on time. The company plans to redouble its marketing efforts to reach a wider audience. Alternatively, "redoubled" can also be an adjective meaning "undiminished, increased, or stronger". Example sentences: The excitement was redoubled when the concert began. The pain is now redoubled by the fact that I have to go to work tomorrow.

Redoubt

A fortified place or position, especially a strong defensive position, such as a fortress or a fortified hill.

Redoubtable

Used to describe someone or something that is respected or admired because of their powerful or impressive abilities.

Redoubted

Deserved or entitled to respect and obedience; famous or esteemed.

Redoubting

To redoubt means to take up or go to a strong defensive position or to take refuge in a safe place, especially in order to avoid danger or attack. Example: "They redoubt to the fortified bunker during the airstrike." It is often used as an archaic or literary term, synonymous with words like retreat, retire, or fall back.

Redoubts

Redoubts refer to defensive fortifications or strongholds, often built to provide a secure position for military forces. They are typically designed to be heavily armed and fortified, and can be used for defending against enemy attacks, particularly in siege warfare. Alternatively, redoubts can also refer to a place or region where something is strongly believed to be, or to be found, in abundance. In a more figurative sense, the term "redoubt" can also refer to a place or an idea that is strongly defended or upheld, often against opposition or criticism.

Redound

The verb "redound" means to have a good or bad effect, often in a noticeable or impressive way, especially after a process or action. It can also mean to reflect or show the qualities or characteristics of someone or something. Example: "Her hard work and dedication to her studies redounds to her great success."

Redounded

Redounded means to echo or resound resonantly, often with a specific emphasis or dignity. It can also mean to return or give back, either physically or metaphorically. Example: "The voice of his statement redounded through the hall, echoing with authority." In a broader sense, it also means to result in or end in a particular way; be an important contributor to something that happens. Example: "Her hard work redounded to the benefit of the company, earning her a promotion."

Redounding

The term "redounding" is a verb that means to have a result or effect, especially an unpleasant one, that comes back to affect someone or something. Example: "His constant lies eventually rebounded on him and damaged his relationships with friends and family." It is often used interchangeably with "rebounding" or "bouncing back," but "redounding" has a slightly more formal or old-fashioned tone.

Redounds

To return or bring back benefits or advantages to someone or something. Example: His efforts for the environment redounds to his credit.

Redox

The term "redox" comes from the words "reduction" and "oxidation". It refers to a chemical reaction in which one substance (the reducer) loses electrons, and another substance (the oxidizer) gains them.

Redoxon

Redoxon is a brand of vitamin C supplement tablets.

Redraft

To reword or rewrite something, especially a document or piece of writing, in a more formal or polished style.

Redraw

To draw or make a new drawing of something, especially a picture or line that has been erased or destroyed.

Redrawing

Redrawing refers to the act of re-drawing or re-sketching something, often to correct errors, update, or modify it.

Redrawn

The word "redrawn" is the past tense of the verb "redraw". It means: to draw or represent again, especially after the original has been damaged, by erased, or changed. Example: "The old map had to be redrawn after the street name was changed."

Redraws

To draw something again, especially in order to make it look better or more accurate.

Redress

To make amends for a mistake or wrongdoing, or to correct a mistake or injustice. Example: The company apologized and offered to redress the customers who were affected by the faulty product. Synonyms: make amends, rectify, compensate, make restitution. Origin: late 15th century from Old French deressembler, from de- (intensive prefix) + ressembler, from re- + assembler. Literal meaning: to assemble or reassemble, in a legal or social sense.

Redressal

Redressal refers to the act of making amends or giving compensation for a wrong or injustice that has been done. It involves addressing a complaint or grievance and taking steps to rectify the situation. For example: "The company's redressal committee was set up to address customer complaints and provide a fair solution." In a broader sense, redressal can also refer to measures taken to make restitution or reparation for a wrong or harm that has been done, such as compensation, apologies, or other forms of remedy. Example sentence: "The government's redressal policy for victims of natural disasters included providing financial assistance and building new shelters."

Redressed

Redresses

Redresses refers to: - to correct or rectify a wrong or injustice - to adjust or adapt something to improve its fit or condition - a previously worn or used garment, especially a piece of clothing. Example: The new policy aimed to redress the issue of unequal pay between men and women. She tried to redress the fabric to make the dress fit perfectly.

Redressing

The word "redressing" is a verb that means to correct a mistake or wrongdoing, or to provide reparation or compensation for an injury or injustice. It can also refer to the act of addressing a problem or situation that is felt to be unjust or unfair. Example: "She spent years advocating for women's rights, fighting to redress the inequality of pay and opportunities." In shorter terms, redressing means making amends, correcting an injustice, or providing what is owed to someone as a result of an injury or harm.

Redressive

Restorative or corrective in effect.

Redrew

To make or cause something to become red.

Redruth

Redruth is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. The town is located near the A30 road, on the River Cober.

Reds

The phrase "reds" has several possible meanings depending on the context: 1. In politics, "reds" refers to Socialists, Communists, or Marxist people, often pejoratively. This usage implies a negative connotation, especially in a Cold War context. 2. In sports, "reds" is the team nickname of several sports teams, such as the Cincinnati Reds (baseball), the Toronto Maple Leafs' rival in hockey (although Maple Leafs fans are often referred to as the "white in a towel") is often referred to as the "reds" because of the red Maple Leafs on their jersey; or the Manchester United football team (Manchester United is nicknamed "Red Devils"). 3. geographically, the "Reds" may refer to places with numerous red soil regions, such as Guyana, where the entire land area is deeply red. 4. In astronomy, Red dwarf stars or red giant stars, or Redshifts in galaxies have been called reds.

Redsear

I couldn't find any word that matches "redsear". It's possible that it's a made-up or misspelled word. However, based on the two parts of the word, "red" and "sear", I would attempt to find a possible definition: Red refers to the color, which is a deep, rich shade of color. Sear can be a verb that means to burn or brown the surface of something, often in cooking. Putting it together, "redsear" might be related to a cooking term, possibly a method of cooking that uses high heat to achieve a red (or reddish-brown) color.

Redskin

"Redskin" can refer to two different things: 1. A person of indigenous Native American ancestry, particularly of Native American tribes that traditionally lived in the southern plains and the Great Plains of the United States, such as the Cherokee, Creek, or Seminole. 2. A term that refers to people who have red skin, typically due to an outer layer of skin that is thin and prone to burning, often associated with fair-skinned people who spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun. In some cases, "redskin" has also been used in names of football teams, such as the Washington Redskins, which was changed to the Commanders in 2022. It's worth noting that the term "redskin" has been highly controversial due to its origins and connotations, particularly in the context of colonialism, slavery, and the historical treatment of Native American communities. Many people consider it a derogatory term and have moved towards using more respectful and accurate terms, such as "Native American" or "Indigenous People."

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