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restitution

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of restitution

payment to another for a loss or injury

  • sought restitution from the other driverʼs insurance company for lost wages
Synonyms of restitution

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

punitive damages, solatium

amends, atonement, expiation

refund, reimbursement, repayment

adjustment, settlement

punishment, retaliation

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