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amends Synonyms
Another word for amends
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• noun (Context 1)
Something done or given by a person to compensate or make up for a wrongdoing, injury, or insult (chiefly in the phrase 'make amends').
Usage Example
"He offered to help repair the damaged fence in an effort to make reparation for his carelessness."
Strongest
reparation
restitution
redress
Strong
compensation
atonement
recompense
indemnity
expiation
Opposites of amends
The opposite of amends shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
offense
injury
wrongdoing
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Amends. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/amends