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Reparation

/ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

(usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).

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📖 Definitions of "Reparation"

noun

1
(usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).
2
The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired.
"the reparation of a bridge or of a highway"

🔄 Synonyms of "Reparation"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
repairnoun	To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.
fixverb	(transitive) To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time.
amendsnoun	Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
fixingverb	(UK, usually in the plural) Something to aid attachment during construction (screws, wall plugs, etc)
mendingnoun	The act by which something is mended or repaired.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Reparation"

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Word	Definition
amendsnoun	Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
repairnoun	The act of repairing something.
fixingnoun	(UK, usually in the plural) Something to aid attachment during construction (screws, wall plugs, etc)
mendingnoun	The act by which something is mended or repaired.
fixnoun	A difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma; a predicament.
compensateverb	To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.
compensationnoun	The act or principle of compensating.
compensatory	(of a payment) Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury
restitutionnoun	The act of making good or compensating for loss or injury.
compensabilitynoun	The characteristic of being compensable; the ability to be compensated.
compensablenoun	That which is eligible for compensation.
recoursenoun	(uncountable, recourse to) The use of (someone or something) as a source of help in a difficult situation.
recoupmentnoun	A recovery of what had been lost; reimbursement.
awardnoun	A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
redressnoun	A setting right, as of injury, oppression, or wrong, such as the redress of grievances; hence, indemnification; relief; remedy; reparation.
remedynoun	A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.
correctionnoun	The act of correcting.
remediationnoun	The act or process of remedying a situation.
recoverynoun	A return to normal health.
rehabilitationnoun	The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.