Synonyms for

Reparations

Verb / ˌrepɜ:ˈeɪʃʌnz / Another word for reparations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Reparations are payments made by a country or group to another country or group as a way of making up for harm or damage done in the past.

Synonyms & similar words

amends repair mend reparation fixing fixture mending fix compensation amends recompense redress penance atonement expiation indemnification remuneration restitution satisfaction settlement refund repayment reimbursement recoupment damages quittance solatium

Synonyms by register

Formal

compensation recompense indemnity restitution

Literary

atonement amends

Antonyms

forgiveness amnesty exemption immunity pardon acquittal

Common collocations

  • pay reparations
  • demand reparations
  • seek reparations
  • offer reparations
  • war reparations
  • slave reparations
  • colonial reparations

Word family

noun reparation
verb reparate

Usage note

Reparations typically refers to compensation paid by a defeated nation for war damage or by a group for historical injustices. It carries a strong connotation of making amends for past wrongs.

Example sentences

  1. The company made reparations for the faulty product.
  2. Germany made reparations for the damage done during World War II.
  3. The city council voted to pay reparations to the families affected by the police violence.
  4. The ruling government has refused to make reparations for the crimes committed by the previous administration.
  5. The company is facing legal action for failing to provide reparations to the victims of their negligence.

Quotes

  • "Reparations, I believe, are talked about because people don't know what else to do, and I think there are other things that we can do that would mitigate these problems," - Ben Carson
  • "Reparations are not just about slavery, they're about addressing the continuing impacts of systemic racism and persistent economic inequality," - Elizabeth Warren
  • "The idea of reparations is that we need to take steps to right a wrong. That's just, that's what it is. It's not, it's not a gift, it's not charity, it's not a favor, it's justice," - Ta-Nehisi Coates

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