# relaxation vs reparation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### relaxation
*noun · IPA /ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #11,098*
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

### reparation
*noun · IPA /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #45,046*
A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).

## Source
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