Synonyms of compensating

compensating

verb

present participle of compensate

1

as in reimbursing

to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury

you'll have to compensate the neighbors for cutting down their tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reimbursing
• satisfying
• paying
• indemnifying
• recouping
• remunerating
• repaying
• recompensing
• refunding
• requiting
• remedying
• redressing
• repairing
• discharging
• quitting

2

as in paying

to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received

compensate them well for their efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paying
• reimbursing
• repaying
• remunerating
• refunding
• recompensing
• remitting
• prepaying
• requiting
• paying off
• paying up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stiffing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compensating

But increasingly, given the cost of not only managing grizzlies but compensating ranchers for livestock loss, the discussion has turned to budgets. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

Schools are directly compensating athletes under the post-House settlement model, third-party NIL remains an important source of income, and athletes routinely make career decisions involving millions of dollars. — Chris Corr, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026

This can result in post-pen test efforts that spend too much time remediating risks that aren’t significant (say, due to compensating controls) and can also result in not spending enough effort addressing real risks. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

This means compensating workers with $25 per hour plus the 20% hospitality charge added to every check in lieu of tips. — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Utilities that lobbied for the change argued that compensating rooftop solar at a higher rate meant that people without solar panels were disproportionately paying the costs of maintaining the overhead lines that everyone uses. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

After compensating them for opening the accounts, Christian reportedly collected their personal identification information and ATM card numbers. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Many had spent years compensating for symptoms through work, achievement, perfectionism, substances, or sheer force of will. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

If Paramount prevails in court, it would be paid the bond, thereby compensating for the ticking fees and other costs. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026