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

Oates had accepted responsibility for the crash, and Flores was not seeking punitive damages. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Revoking citizenship, imposing punitive damages, or opening security investigations in response to a documentary does not meet that test. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Jurors are not being asked to decide whether Oates, who has taken responsibility for the crash, should be held liable, and they will be barred from assessing punitive damages against the developer. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The school is seeking at least $1 million in punitive damages and $300,000 from Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026