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Antonyms for reparation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : rep-uh-rey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛp əˈreɪ ʃən

Definition of reparation

Origin :
  • late 14c., "reconciliation," from Old French reparacion and directly from Late Latin reparationem (nominative reparatio) "act of repairing, restoration," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reparare "restore, repair" (see repair (v.1)). Meaning "act of repairing or mending" is attested from c.1400. Reparations "compensation for war damaged owed by the aggressor" is attested from 1921, with reference to Germany, from French réparations (1919).
  • noun compensation, amends
Example sentences :
  • I don't like the term "reparation," sir, except as a lever in the hands of counsel.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Ought you not to have exacted my admittance to the Comedie as a reparation for the insult?
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I owe him reparation, and it shall be paid to the uttermost penny.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 » by Various
  • "You offered the only reparation in your power," he said at length.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
  • Can you, from the brief minutes I have left, Eke out my reparation?
  • Extract from : « Browning's England » by Helen Archibald Clarke
  • That must needs have been no slight injury that suggests such a reparation.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever
  • "Then you are aware that you owe me such a reparation," said he, in a voice tremulous with emotion.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
  • Was it so very certain that I would insist upon this reparation?
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • She first mars a man's fortune, and, by way of a reparation, she destroys her own.
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
  • And do you fancy that a morning call from you is the reparation for all this?
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for reparation

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