Found 2 items, similar to Reparation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: reparation reparation n 1: compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; “an act for which there is no reparation” 2: (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; “Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after Wordl War I” 3: the act of putting something in working order again [syn: repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending] 4: something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; “how can I make amends” [syn: amends]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Reparation Reparation \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. [1913 Webster] 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; --used, e.g. in the phrase make reparation, pay reparations, or make reparations. [1913 Webster +PJC] I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Syn: Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; satisfaction. [1913 Webster]