reparation
reparation
nounDefinition of REPARATION
payment to another for a loss or injury <the government instituted a program of reparations to the descendants of Native Americans who were driven from their land>
Synonyms damages, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction
Related Words punitive damage, solatium; amends, atonement, expiation; refund, reimbursement, repayment; adjustment, settlement; punishment, retaliation
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