Synonyms of compensation

compensation

noun

ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən 

1

as in reparation

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 & Similar Words

• reparation
• damages
• indemnity
• restitution
• redress
• punishment
• indemnification
• recompense
• remuneration
• reimbursement
• recoupment
• satisfaction
• reprisal(s)
• retaliation
• settlement
• repayment
• adjustment
• refund
• quittance
• punitive damages
• requital
• atonement
• expiation
• solatium
• amends

2

as in pay

something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services

fair compensation for his work on the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pay
• payment
• salary
• reparation
• consideration
• wage(s)
• reimbursement
• recompense
• remuneration
• remittance
• rental
• repayment
• settlement
• adjustment
• stipend
• indemnity
• refund
• restitution
• outlay
• redress
• expenditure
• rebate
• deposit
• requital
• recoupment
• overpayment
• prepayment
• disbursement
• rent

3

as in paying

the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services

his generous compensation was greatly appreciated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paying
• payment
• giving
• remuneration
• remittance
• reimbursement
• repayment
• disbursement
• remitment
• rendering
• tendering
• prepayment
• overpayment
• paying up
• paying off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonpayment
• underpayment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compensation

However, airline customer service may choose to offer compensation such as travel vouchers or meal credits based on their own discretion. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

The grievance reported concerns about compensation equity, promotions and other matters. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Under that state law, a jury had required chemical giant Monsanto to pay more than $1 million in compensation to a person who had been harmed by exposure to glyphosate, a pesticide sold under the commercial name Roundup. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

The Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act, establishing national rules for college athletics, which includes standards for Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, athlete compensation, recruiting, eligibility, transferring and more. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026