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reparation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of reparation

compensation, damages, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction
Words Related to reparation

punitive damages, solatium

amends, atonement, expiation

refund, reimbursement, repayment

adjustment, settlement

punishment, retaliation

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