COMPENSATIONS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word compensations. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for COMPENSATIONS
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| amends | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong | ||||||
| remuneration | noun n | |||||
noun • something that remunerates • the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses | ||||||
| restitution | noun n | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • the act of restoring something to its original state • getting something back again | ||||||
| indemnity | noun n | |||||
noun • protection against future loss • legal exemption from liability for damages • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury | ||||||
| payment | noun n | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid or a claim discharged • the act of paying money • an act of requiting; returning in kind | ||||||
| redress | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||
| reimbursement | noun n | |||||
noun • compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc. | ||||||
| reparation | noun n | |||||
noun • compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury • (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors • the act of putting something in working order again • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong | ||||||
| satisfaction | noun n | |||||
noun • the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation • state of being gratified or satisfied • compensation for a wrong • (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation • act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite | ||||||
| settlement | noun n | |||||
noun • a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government • a community of people smaller than a town • a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it • the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies • something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making • an area where a group of families live together • termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities | ||||||
| recompense | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||