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Amends (Noun)

Meaning 1

Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The company offered a full refund as amends for the defective product.
  • He sent her flowers as amends for forgetting their anniversary.
  • She tried to make amends by helping her sister with the household chores.
  • The judge ordered the defendant to pay amends to the victim's family.
  • The apology was the first step in making amends for his hurtful words.

Synonyms

  • Reparation

Hypernyms

  • Propitiation
  • Expiation

Meaning 2

A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

  • The insurance company offered to pay substantial amends to the family of the victim who died in the accident.
  • After losing the court case, the company was ordered to pay significant amends to the employees they had unfairly dismissed.
  • As a result of the malpractice lawsuit, the hospital had to pay considerable amends to the patient and their family.
  • The driver responsible for the accident agreed to pay amends to the cyclist who was seriously injured.
  • The airline was forced to pay substantial amends to the passengers who were affected by the flight delay.

Synonyms

  • Damages
  • Redress
  • Indemnity
  • Restitution
  • Indemnification

Hypernyms

  • Compensation

Hyponyms

  • Relief
  • Actual Damages
  • Punitive Damages
  • Atonement
  • Satisfaction
  • Nominal Damages
  • General Damages
  • Smart Money
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