Reparation

[,repə'reɪʃ(ə)n] or [ˌrepəˈreɪʃn]

Definition

(noun.) something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; 'how can I make amends'.

(noun.) (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; 'Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I'.

(noun.) compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; 'an act for which there is no reparation'.

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Definition

(n.) The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired; as, the reparation of a bridge or of a highway; -- in this sense, repair is oftener used.

(n.) The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Restoration, renewal, REPAIR.[2]. Redress, indemnification, amends, atonement, restitution, compensation, satisfaction.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Restoration, repair, restitution, compensation, satisfaction, amends,indemnification, atonement

ANT:Injury, Impairment, deterioration, waste, wear, defective, damnification

Typist: Thaddeus

Unserious Contents or Definition

n. Satisfaction that is made for a wrong and deducted from the satisfaction felt in committing it.

Inputed by Antonia

Examples

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