Punishment and Restitution

Punishment

Punishment noun - Suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense.

Restitution and punishment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restitution" instead a noun "Punishment".

Restitution

Restitution noun - Payment to another for a loss or injury.
Usage example: sought restitution from the other driver's insurance company for lost wages
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Synonyms for Restitution

Punishment and restitution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punishment" instead a noun "Restitution".

Nearby Words: restitute, restituted, restituting
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