Synonyms for reparation

noun

1. The making of amends

   atonement, expiation, apology, penance, propitiation, satisfaction, self-condemnation.

2. Whatever is given in reparation, sense 1; often plural

   compensation, restitution, redress, indemnification, indemnity, amends, requital, atonement, satisfaction, repayment, payment, emolument, remuneration, recompense, reward, settlement, adjustment, reimbursement; see also redress 2.

reparation refers to the making of amends, specif. the paying of compensation, for some wrong or injury war reparations; restitution implies return to the rightful owner of something that has been taken away, or of an equivalent he made restitution for the libel; redress suggests retaliation or resort to the courts to right a wrong to seek redress for an injury; indemnification refers to reimbursement, as by an insurance company, for loss, damage, etc.