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Restitution

The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.

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Acquisition 76% connected

The act or process of acquiring.

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Compensation 76% connected

The act or principle of compensating.

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Fix 76% connected

Fixed; solidified.

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Fixing 76% connected

of Fix

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Fixture 76% connected

That which is fixed or attached to something as a permanent appendage; as, the fixtures of a pump; the fixtures of a farm or of a dwelling, that is,…

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Mend 76% connected

To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement; to patch up; to put…

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Mending 76% connected

of Mend

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Repair 76% connected

To return.

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Reparation 76% connected

The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired; as, the reparation of a bridge or of a highway; -- in this sense, re…

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Atonement 76% connected

Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.

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Clawback 76% connected

A flatterer or sycophant.

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Expiation 76% connected

The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.

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Relief 76% connected

The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which…

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Satisfaction 76% connected

The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting fr…

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Derivationally related 6

Find 74% connected

To meet with, or light upon, accidentally; to gain the first sight or knowledge of, as of something new, or unknown; hence, to fall in with, as a per…

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Find 74% connected

To meet with, or light upon, accidentally; to gain the first sight or knowledge of, as of something new, or unknown; hence, to fall in with, as a per…

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Redress 74% connected

To dress again.

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Redress 74% connected

To dress again.

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Restitute 74% connected

To restore to a former state.

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Restitute 74% connected

To restore to a former state.

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Synonym 7

Amends 92% connected

Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.

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Damages 92% connected

of Damage

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Indemnification 92% connected

The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty; reimbursement of loss, damage, or penalty; the state of…

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Indemnity 92% connected

Security; insurance; exemption from loss or damage, past or to come; immunity from penalty, or the punishment of past offenses; amnesty.

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Redress 92% connected

To dress again.

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Restoration 92% connected

The act of restoring or bringing back to a former place, station, or condition; the fact of being restored; renewal; reestablishment; as, the restora…

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Return 92% connected

To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition.

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