Need another word that means the same as “reparation”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “reparation” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Reparation” are: amends, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, repair, restitution, redress, compensation, recompense, repayment, atonement, restoration, fixing up, renovation, rebuilding, reconstruction
Reparation as a Noun
Definitions of "Reparation" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reparation” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury.
- The compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state.
- (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors.
- Compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors.
- The action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.
- Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong.
- The act of putting something in working order again.
- The action of repairing something.
Synonyms of "Reparation" as a noun (18 Words)
amends | Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong. How can I make amends. |
atonement | The reconciliation of God and mankind through Jesus Christ. An annual ceremony of confession and atonement for sin. |
compensation | The action or process of awarding compensation. A compensation claim. |
fix | Something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug. Obviously his appointment was a fix. |
fixing | The action of mending or repairing something. The fixing of additional strengthening steelwork. |
fixing up | Restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place. |
fixture | A sporting event arranged to take place on a particular date. Plumbing fixtures. |
mend | The act of putting something in working order again. The mend was barely visible. |
mending | Garments that must be repaired. A muddle of books and mending. |
rebuilding | Building again. |
recompense | Payment or reward (as for service rendered. Substantial damages were paid in recompense. |
reconstruction | A thing that has been rebuilt after being damaged or destroyed. The economic reconstruction of Russia. |
redress | Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance. Those seeking redress for an infringement of public law rights. |
renovation | The act of improving by renewing and restoring. This property is in need of complete renovation. |
repair | The action of repairing something. The truck was beyond repair. |
repayment | An amount of money paid back. Minimum monthly repayments. |
restitution | The act of restoring something to its original state. Upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing. |
restoration | The restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France in 1814 following the fall of Napoleon Louis XVIII was recalled from exile by Talleyrand. The restoration of capital punishment. |
Usage Examples of "Reparation" as a noun
- An act for which there is no reparation.
- The old hall was pulled down to avoid the cost of reparation.
- The courts required a convicted offender to make financial reparation to his victim.
- Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I.
- The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.
Associations of "Reparation" (30 Words)
bonus | A sum of money added to a person’s wages as a reward for good performance. Good weather is an added bonus but the real appeal is the landscape. |
compensation | The action or process of awarding compensation. A compensation claim. |
cost | Cause the loss or unpleasant consequence of. Costs may be awarded to a successful private prosecutor out of central funds. |
disarmament | The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons. The disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete. |
disbursement | The payment of money from a fund. They established a committee to supervise the disbursement of aid. |
expense | Offset an item of expenditure as an expense against taxable income. He kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting. |
indemnify | Secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for. Each of the parties shall indemnify me for all reasonable costs of defending such actions and proceedings. |
meed | A fitting reward. He must extract from her some meed of approbation. |
mortgage | The amount of money borrowed in a mortgage. A 60 000 mortgage. |
overpayment | Payment in excess of what is due. A refund for overpayment of tax. |
pay | Render. I ll pay you for that he snarled. |
payment | A sum of money paid or a claim discharged. Ask for a discount for payment by cash. |
payoff | The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property. |
rates | A local tax on property (usually used in the plural. |
rebate | Pay back a sum of money as a rebate. The scheme eases the move to the council tax by giving rebates in the first year. |
recompense | Restitution made or punishment inflicted for a wrong or injury. Offenders should recompense their victims. |
refund | A repayment of a sum of money. I ll refund you for the apples and any other damage. |
reimburse | Reimburse or compensate someone as for a loss. Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel. |
reimbursement | Compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc. He received reimbursement for his travel expenses. |
remunerate | Make payment to; compensate. They should be remunerated fairly for their work. |
remuneration | The act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses. They work in excess of their contracted hours for no additional remuneration. |
repay | Make repayment for or return something. Most of his fortune had been spent repaying creditors. |
repayment | Payment of a debt or obligation. Minimum monthly repayments. |
requite | Return a favour to (someone. She did not requite his love. |
restitution | A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. He was ordered to pay 6 000 in restitution. |
revert | Turn (one’s eyes or steps) back. We texted both Farah and Shirish but neither of them reverted. |
reward | Bestow honor or rewards upon. Reaping the rewards of generosity. |
salary | Pay a salary to. The Chinese system salary the doctor and stop his pay when you get ill. |
unpaid | (of a person) not receiving payment for work done. Unpaid extras in the documentary. |
wages | A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing. The wages of sin is death. |