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repair vs restitution

restitution vs repair

repair and restitution both are nouns.

repair is a verb but restitution is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repair Yes No Yes No
restitution Yes No No No
As nouns, restitution is a hyponym of repair; that is, restitution is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than repair:
  • repair: the act of putting something in working order again
  • restitution: the act of restoring something to its original state
repair (noun) restitution (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again getting something back again
a frequently visited place the act of restoring something to its original state
a formal way of referring to the condition of something a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
repair (verb) restitution (verb)
give new life or energy to
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
set straight or right
move, travel, or proceed toward some place
make amends for; pay compensation for
Difference between repair and restitution

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