# reparation vs retardation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### retardation
*noun · IPA /ˌɹiː.tɑːˈdeɪ̯.ʃən/ · frequency rank #33,395*
The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.

## Source
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