amends

see definition of amends

nouncompensation

Synonyms for amends

noun compensation

Antonyms for amends

penalty

apology

noun. offering of remorse, regret

appeasement

noun. satisfaction; pacification

atonement

noun. compensation

damage(s)

noun. cost for problem

Word Origin & History

early 14c., "restitution," collective singular, from Old French amendes "fine, penalty," plural of amende "reparation," from amender "to amend" (see amend).

Example Sentences for amends

What riches, or honours, or pleasures, can make us amends for the loss of innocence?

This she could not understand, for she had expected an apology as the very least amends he could make.

I owe you some amends, for you have had a narrow escape of your life this night.

What amends could he make for the treachery of his little gunboat?

You will meet my abstinence by the only amends you can make to me.

Please stay, Jimps; it's the only amends we can make you, and you must be as hungry as a bear.

I'm sure you have made all the amends in your power, and we are much obliged to you.

The least amends I could make was to see that at all events they did not want for the necessities of existence.

Your protection, so that I may die in peace, trying to make some amends for the past.

Now we shall get our rights, and have amends for the stern winter.