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damages

noun , plural of damage

Synonyms and Antonyms of damages

1 a sum of money to be paid as a punishment

ordered by the court to pay $1000 in damages

Synonyms of damages

fine, forfeit, forfeiture, mulct, penalty

Words Related to damages

assessment, award, compensation

2 payment to another for a loss or injury

the company was forced to pay millions in damages to the permanently disabled worker

Synonyms of damages

compensation, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction

Words Related to damages

punitive damages, solatium

amends, atonement, expiation

refund, reimbursement, repayment

adjustment, settlement

punishment, retaliation

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