REPARATION

reparation, amends

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

repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation

(noun) the act of putting something in working order again

reparation

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

reparation

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

reparation (countable and uncountable, plural reparations)

(usually, in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).

(archaic) The act of renewing, restoring, etc, or the state of being renewed or repaired.

Synonyms

• (a payment): restitution, compensation, amends, satisfaction

• (a renewing): restoration, repair

Anagrams

• Praetorian, Prætorian, praetorian, prætorian

Source: Wiktionary

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Rep`a*ra"tion (-r"shn), n. Etym: [F. réparation, L. reparatio. See Repair to mend.]

1. 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. Arbuthnot.

2. The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity. make reparation or reparations. I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able. Dryden.

Syn.

– Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; satisfaction.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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