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Amends vs Vindication - What's the difference?

amends | vindication |

As nouns the difference between amends and vindication

is that amends is compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation while vindication is the act of vindicating]] or the state of being [[vindicate|vindicated.

As a verb amends

is (amend).

amends

English

Noun

(en-plural noun)
  • Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.
    • Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.
  • * As to you, Mr. Carruthers, I think that you have done what you could to make amends for your share in an evil plot. — Doyle

    • Usage notes

    Usually found as (term).

    Synonyms

    * (compensation ) reparation, redress, restitution, indemnity

    Verb

    (head)
  • (amend)

    • Anagrams

    *

    vindication

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (abbreviation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of vindicating]] or the state of being [[vindicate, vindicated.
  • Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.