Synonyms of restitution
28 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for restitution is restoration. Other synonyms of restitution are regression, recompense, indemnification, compensation and amends. The opposite of restitution is taking.
Synonyms and similar words for restitution
nounThe act of making good or compensating for loss or injury.
- indemnificationA reimbursement of loss, damage, or penalty.
- recompenseThat which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
nounA return or restoration to a previous condition or position.
- deconversionUndoing or dissolution of conversion.
- regressionAn action of regressing, a return to a previous state.
- step backA reversion to a former state or situation.
- restorationThe process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.
- reversionThe action of returning to a former condition or practice.
nounThat which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroyed...
- amendsCompensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
- remunerationA recompense for a loss; compensation.
- reparationA payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).
- acquittalPayment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
- boteAtonement, compensation, amends, satisfaction; as, manbote, a compensation for a man slain.
- compensationThe act or principle of compensating.
- indemnityRepayment; compensation for loss or injury.
- mends ScotlandRecompense; restoration or reparation, especially (Christianity) from sin.
- recompensation
- redressA setting right, as of injury, oppression, or wrong, such as the redress of grievances; hence, indemnification; relief...
- reliefCourt-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
- requitalCompensation for damage or loss; amends.
- requiteChiefly in the form in requite for or of: synonym of requital (“compensation for damage or loss; return in kind...
- satisfactionA reparation for an injury or loss.
- assyth obsoleteCompensation for an insult or harm.
- quittal obsoleteCompensation, requital, or repayment.
Opposite of restitution
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Meaning of restitution
- noun A process of compensation for losses.
- noun The act of making good or compensating for loss or injury.
- noun A return or restoration to a previous condition or position.
restitution in other languages
Questions about synonyms of restitution
- What is another word for restitution?
- Restitution has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as restoration, regression, recompense, indemnification, compensation, amends and return.
- What is the opposite of restitution?
- The opposite of restitution is taking.
- What does restitution mean?
- Restitution means a process of compensation for losses.
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