To cheat oneself out of love is the most terrible deception; it is an eternal loss for which there is no reparation, either in time or in eternity.
Source: tatoeba (10096140)
Reparation
/ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "reparation" (89 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Strong matches (27)
counteractioncounterbalancingdamagedamagesexpiationexpiatory offeringfinefixingguerdonhonorariumindemnificationindemnitylex talionismaking amendsmaking goodmaking rightmaking upmeasure for measuremeedmending
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Related words (44)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: amends, fixing, mending, repair, adjustment.
- Sentence evidence is available for reparation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "reparation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "reparation"
Keep "reparation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "reparation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "reparation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "reparation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
11 entriescollective reparationcosmetic repairmechanical repairmonetary reparationmoral reparationrenovationstate indemnitystructural restorationsymbolic reparationtransitional justice paymenttreaty restitution
Collocations
6 entriescollective reparationeconomic reparationhistorical reparationlegal reparationmoral reparationstate reparation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Victims of crimes of war and crimes against humanity deserve recognition and reparation.
Source: tatoeba (12115549)
I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able.
Source: wiktionary
A feature of locomotive operation on the Region de l'Est of the French National Railways, not only on the old Alsace-Lorraine lines, but also on the Est proper, is the wide use still made of ex-German engines received as reparations after the 1914-19 war.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "reparation"?
Closest matches include amends, fixing, mending, repair, adjustment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "reparation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.