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

Singletary took a pay cut to the minimum salary to stay this offseason, and then earned his spot on the roster.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Raising military pay and expanding firepower were positive measures, but whether Tinubu maintains the political energy needed to fully implement structural changes beyond this election season remains to be seen, Barnett said.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 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

The Family Dollar employee suffered damages, including losses in compensation and benefits, medical expenses, and anxiety and emotional distress, according to the EEOC.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
The suit seeks unspecified damages for claims including legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and racketeering.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 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

Singletary took a pay cut to the minimum salary to stay this offseason, and then earned his spot on the roster.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The salary for a probationary officer — who usually graduates from the police academy after half a year — starts at $63,000 but jumps to $111,000, plus benefits after four and a half years of service, per the department’s 2026 pay schedule.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026