About The Word Reparation
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Reparation
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What's The Definition Of Reparation?
[n] something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends"
[n] the act of putting something in working order again [n] (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; "Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after Wordl War I" [n] compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; "an act for which there is no reparation" Synonyms | Synonyms for Reparation: amends | fix | fixing | fixture | mending | repair Related Terms | Find terms related to Reparation: See Also | atonement | band aid | care | compensation | darning | expiation | improvement | maintenance | patching | propitiation | quick fix | quickie | quicky | reconstruction | restitution | restoration | upkeep Reparation In Webster's Dictionary \Rep`a*ra"tion\ (-r?"sh?n), n. [F. r['e]paration, 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.
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.
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