History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
amends

to give (a person) something, apologize (for injury, loss, bad behaviour)

compensation

apology

a statement of being sorry (for doing wrong or not doing something)

offering of remorse, regret

compensation

(something given for) compensating

repayment; rectification

offering

the act of trying to offer; something offered or presented, especially for a good cause

donation

penance

punishment which one imposes on oneself to show one is sorry

reparation for wrong

recompense

a payment; reward

something returned, paid back

redemption

the act of redeeming or being redeemed

recovery

redress

compensation for a wrong; to set (a wrong) right again

help, compensation

reparation

compensation (for loss or damage)

compensation, amends

sacrifice

(an instance of) (an) offering of something precious to a god

loss

satisfaction

the state of feeling pleased or contented; (an opportunity of getting) revenge or compensation for an injury or insult

giving or enjoying a state of comfort, content

shrift

to get/give little attention to a person because he or she does not deserve it

reparation for wrong

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