Reparation Definition & Meaning | Bay Area Crosswords

About The Word Reparation

Learn about the word Reparation to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Reparation definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Reparation

Reparation Definition And Meaning
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.

Reparation Definition And Meaning

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"

Related Terms | Find terms related to Reparation:

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.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

Idle wheel ‐ a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide…
Savin ‐ procumbent or…
Cram full ‐ packed full to capacity; "chowder chockablock with pieces of…
Lamb's lettuce ‐ widely cultivated as a salad crop and pot herb;…
Bismarck sea ‐ World War II naval battle; Allied land-based bombers destroyed…
Indiscriminating ‐ not…
Astragalus danicus ‐ perennial of southern and western Europe having dense racemes…
Coniferophytina ‐ cone-bearing gymnosperms dating from the Carboniferous period;…
Unvaried ‐ not diversified [adj]…
Animal group ‐ a group…