COMPENSATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

compensation

noun

ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən

Definition of compensation

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

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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

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as in paying

the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services his generous compensation was greatly appreciated

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Recent Examples of compensation Six had deficits in learning and memory in life per independent testing but all scored a level zero at the time of their BAP testing, which is not an eligible score for compensation as outlined by the NFL concussion settlement. — Varun Mehta, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 The police increases are scheduled to extend through 2028, creating a significant difference in the compensation packages for the city’s public-safety employees. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 Under state law, however, once a district enters receivership and its governing board becomes an advisory body, board members cannot receive stipends, benefits or other compensation from the district. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Why victims could not sue The fight for compensation is not new. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compensation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation

Noun

The African Union has likewise made reparations a major political priority.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Charne Tracey, from Lawyers for Human Rights, said the plaintiffs hoped the case would push the government into talks with survivors and families over reparations.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of reparation

Noun

In April, the SPLC was charged as an organization with bank fraud and money laundering offenses related to its paying of informants to infiltrate hate groups.

— Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The affordability crisis extends to healthcare, housing, and access to good paying jobs.

— Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of paying

Noun

All told, Trinity Valley must pay Skains just over $10 million intended to cover harm to her mental health and reputation, unpaid wages and benefits, and exemplary damages, according to the verdict.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
The Tetris Company has won damages from developers making copycat games without a license before.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of damages

Noun

Review every important account Check banking, credit cards, payment apps, investments, retirement, healthcare, utilities and government services.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Over the next five years, the department will be making payments that afford them at least five drones, their installation and the software to run them, a contract shows.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of payment

Noun

Every year, often more than once a year, DK Metcalf gives some of his salary back to the NFL.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Unions serve as a vital counterbalance in an economy where corporate profits and executive salaries often overshadow the needs of the workforce.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026