reparation

noun

something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

the act of putting something in working order again

(usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors

compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

Roots

rere- · Latin · again paro-par · Latin · prepare, make ready

Synonyms for reparation

amendsn repairn restitutionn mendingn recompensen damagesn compensationn solatium indemnificationn redressv expiationn requitaln atonementn requitementn reimbursementn

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