COMPENSATING
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Compensating.
Compensating - as a verb
Adjust for
Example: "Engineers will work to correct the effects of air resistance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correct11counterbalance20even offeven outeven upHypernyms (Closely Related)
balance11equilibrate22equilibriseequilibrizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make amends for; pay compensation for
Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indemnify18recompense16repair8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Example: "He is compensating for being a bad father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cover10overcompensate23Make reparations or amends for
Example: "Right a wrong done to the victims of the holocaust"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correct11redress8right9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do or give something to somebody in return
Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pay8pay offMake payment to; compensate
Example: "My efforts were not remunerated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recompense16remunerate12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Word Game Points
Is COMPENSATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compensating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPENSATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is COMPENSATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compensating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPENSATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is COMPENSATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compensating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPENSATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
