Correct and Harm

Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.
Usage example: more time will be needed to correct the computer program

Harm is an antonym for correct in topics: rectify, fix.

Harm

Harm verb - To cause bodily damage to.

Correct is an antonym for harm.

Common collocations

man correct man harm man
people correct people harm people
someone correct someone harm someone
anyone correct anyone harm anyone
Other words: anybody, students.

Both words in one sentence

  • He's correct that the fairy kingdom has stolen the ingredients of a love potion from his kingdom and is worried about the harm the love potion can do.
  • If she is correct about Flynn's guilt all she's done is gotten him Kicked Up Stairs into a position where he can do even greater harm.
  • Comic Book / X-Factor Danger: For what its worth, you may be correct that no mortal weapon may harm you.
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