COMPENSATING Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word compensating. (close relations)
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| correct | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth • correct in opinion or judgment adjective satellite • socially right or correct • in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure verb • make right or correct • make reparations or amends for • censure severely • adjust for • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience • fall in value • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • treat a defect | ||||||
| indemnify | verbv | |||||
verb • secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for • make amends for; pay compensation for | ||||||
| recompense | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • payment or reward (as for service rendered) • the act of compensating for service or loss or injury verb • make amends for; pay compensation for • make payment to; compensate | ||||||
| redress | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil verb • make reparations or amends for | ||||||
| remunerate | verbv | |||||
verb • make payment to; compensate | ||||||
| acclimate | verbv | |||||
verb • get used to a certain climate | ||||||
| acclimatize | verbv | |||||
verb • get used to a certain climate | ||||||
| accommodate | verbv | |||||
verb • be agreeable or acceptable to • make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose • provide with something desired or needed • have room for; hold without crowding • provide housing for • provide a service or favor for someone • make (one thing) compatible with (another) | ||||||
| accord | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters • concurrence of opinion • a written agreement between two states or sovereigns • sympathetic compatibility verb • go together • allow to have | ||||||
| accustom | verbv | |||||
verb • make psychologically or physically used (to something) | ||||||
| adapt | verbv | |||||
verb • make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions | ||||||
| amend | verbv | |||||
verb • make amendments to • to make better • set straight or right | ||||||
| appease | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • overcome or allay • make peace with | ||||||
| atone | verbv | |||||
verb • make amends for • turn away from sin or do penitence | ||||||
| counterbalance | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a weight that balances another weight • equality of distribution • a compensating equivalent verb • adjust for • contrast with equal weight or force • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||
| cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||
| equate | verbv | |||||
verb • consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous • be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||||||
| expiate | verbv | |||||
verb • make amends for | ||||||
| guerdon | nounn | |||||
noun • a reward or payment | ||||||
| harmonize | verbv | |||||
verb • go together • write a harmony for • sing or play in harmony • bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously • bring into consonance or accord • bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | ||||||
