Reparative

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈpɑɹˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/

Reparative (adjective)

  1. Helping to fix or heal something that is broken or damaged.
  2. Related to giving compensation or making amends for a wrong or harm.

Examples

  • The reparative treatment improved the patient's condition.
  • Reparative actions can restore damaged relationships.

Common collocations: reparative therapy, reparative process, reparative justice, reparative action

Synonyms of Reparative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Reparative

  • when discussing actions that cause damage