reparative

Definitions

Serving to repair or mend something damaged.

Relating to the act of making amends or compensation for a wrong or injury.

Examples

The therapist focused on the reparative power of open communication to heal the couple's relationship.

The company launched a reparative initiative to address the environmental damage caused by its manufacturing plant.

Synonyms

restorative remedial corrective healing compensatory redemptive ameliorative

Antonyms

destructive damaging harmful detrimental injurious deleterious ruinous