offer restitution

Definitions

To provide compensation or make amends for a loss, damage, or injury previously caused.

To restore something lost or stolen to its rightful owner as a form of reparation.

Examples

The company decided to offer restitution to all customers who were affected by the data breach.

After the court ruling, the defendant was required to offer restitution to the victims for the damages caused.

Synonyms

make amends provide compensation pay damages give redress settle a debt make reparations

Antonyms

withhold payment refuse compensation deny responsibility ignore a grievance evade liability