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compensation
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of COMPENSATION
1
payment to another for a loss or injury <a warehouse worker who received a large compensation for his crippling injury while on the job>
Synonyms damages, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction
Related Words punitive damage, solatium; amends, atonement, expiation; refund, reimbursement, repayment; adjustment, settlement; punishment, retaliation
2
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services <fair compensation for his work on the project>
Related Words salary, stipend, wage(s); disbursement, expenditure, outlay; rebate, refund; indemnity, recoupment, redress, reparation, restitution; adjustment, settlement; deposit; reimbursement, repayment; prepayment; overpayment; rent, rental
3
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services <his generous compensation was greatly appreciated>
Related Words rendering, tendering; reimbursement, repayment; paying off, paying up, prepayment; overpayment
Near Antonyms underpayment
Antonyms nonpayment
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