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reparatory

reparatory

7.8
Aims to give money or help to people who were harmed
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɛpəˌrɑːtɔri/
translation icon : reparador
  • A reparatory payment was made to the victims as part of the settlement.

Examples

  • The government introduced reparatory policies to address past injustices against the community.

  • The charity provided reparatory funds to help the victims.

  • The organization launched a reparatory program to help those affected by the disaster.

  • Many believe that reparatory justice is necessary for healing.

  • The government introduced reparatory policies to address past injustices against the community.

  • A reparatory payment was made to the victims as part of the settlement.

  • The organization launched a reparatory program to help those affected by the disaster.

Synonyms

compensatory
vsreparatory
14 6.7

Something that helps make up for a loss or harm

focuses on moral amends and compensation rather than only material payment
reparative
vsreparatory
4 6.9

Providing help or payment to make up for a wrong

has identical meaning but occurs as a different word form
expiatory
vsreparatory
  • Formal
1 9.9

Made to show someone is sorry and to make up for a wrong

is broader, focusing on making amends and providing practical compensation

Antonyms

161 2.6

Causing damage to people, animals or things

8 7.0

Can harm people, animals, or plants

How Reparative

restorative
14 5.4
compensatory
14 6.7
reparatory
7.8
conciliatory
20 7.7
apologetic
28 3.7

Surface Forms

reparatory positive

Morphology

reparatory = reparation (transparent) = repar + atory

The adjective relates to 'reparation' (making amends or compensation) via a standard adjective-forming suffix, so learners who know 'reparation' or 'repair' can infer the sense.

Etymology

The word reparatory comes from re- 'again' and parare 'make ready', like the words reparation and repair. That's why a reparatory action or payment is meant to 'make things right again' after a wrong.