Synonyms of punitive damages

punitive damages

plural noun

as in damages

Related Words

• damages
• reprisal(s)
• compensation
• satisfaction
• redress
• indemnity
• restitution
• reparation
• indemnification
• recompense
• amends
• recoupment
• remuneration
• atonement
• solatium
• reimbursement
• security
• expiation
• repayment
• refund
• adjustment
• deposit
• pawn
• treaty
• quittance
• bargain
• compact
• bail
• settlement
• requital
• punishment
• convention
• pact
• retaliation
• pledge
• oath
• contract
• accord
• vow
• guarantee
• warranty
• guaranty
• concordat
• bond
• deal
• covenant
• surety
• word
• troth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of punitive damages

The judge allowed claims for punitive damages, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026

The group is seeking compensatory, statutory, and punitive damages against LAPD Officer Rick Linton for egregious misconduct and causing physical and psychological pain, lawyers representing the three men said at an April news conference. —Ryanne Mena, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026

In August 2025, a Miami federal jury ordered Tesla to pay over $240 million — including $200 million in punitive damages — in a landmark verdict, finding the company 33% partially liable for a 2019 fatal autopilot crash that killed a 22-year-old pedestrian. —John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

The jury also imposed an additional $6 million in punitive damages, including $4 against Ataraxis and $2 million against Cilley. —Angela Palermo april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026