reparation

reparation

noun

Definition 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