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restitution vs repair

repair vs restitution

restitution and repair both are nouns.

restitution is not a verb while repair is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restitution Yes No No No
repair Yes No Yes No
As nouns, repair is a hypernym of restitution; that is, repair is a word with a broader meaning than restitution:
  • restitution: the act of restoring something to its original state
  • repair: the act of putting something in working order again
Other hypernyms of restitution include fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation.
restitution (noun) repair (noun)
getting something back again the act of putting something in working order again
the act of restoring something to its original state a frequently visited place
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury a formal way of referring to the condition of something
restitution (verb) repair (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 restitution and repair

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