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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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

as in paying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of compensation Skipworth will serve on Kontoor’s audit and talent and compensation committees. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The total contributions for all accounts under the same employer have a maximum of $72,000 annually — or 100% of the employee’s compensation, whichever is less. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Like product prices, starting compensation should be reviewed and adjusted monthly, not annually. — Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Jane Doe also said that she was never threatened by Carter or his team, and has not received any money or promise of monetary compensation from the rapper’s team. — Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compensation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation

Noun

While the British government has consistently rejected calls for financial reparations, the Crown’s referral effectively delegates the legal parsing of these historical grievances to the Privy Council in London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The idea for Evanston's reparations program took root in 2019, when Robin Rue Simmons, then a councilmember representing the city's historic Black neighborhood, the 5th Ward, was researching why its Black population was shrinking.

— Adrian Florido, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reparation

Noun

Consider This host Juana Summers talks with ProPublica reporter Avi Asher-Schapiro about FBI records that point to a possible congressional pay-for-play scheme.

— September 26, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Many companies have invested into attracting and retaining employees by offering them pay, healthcare, flexibility and personal growth.

— Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pay

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

In an April 30 lawsuit, the residents alleged their homes had sustained unspecified damages from the acoustic vibrations associated with Starship launches.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
The accuser is suing the men, the Chi Phi fraternity, the university, an Ithaca bar and others, seeking undisclosed damages.

— Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of damages

Noun

Over the next 10 years, the project is estimated to generate millions of dollars in revenue, which the city says could be used to reduce property taxes, improve schools, and increase teacher salaries, among other things.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Ellison even got a raise, going from a base salary of $1 to $950,000, the same as Magouyrk and Sicilia.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026