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

Lively demanded a sweeping financial judgment that includes attorneys’ fees, triple damages for alleged harm and punitive damages aimed at penalizing what her attorneys described as an abuse of the legal system. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026

Kilcher is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, disgorgement of profits attributable to the use of her likeness, injunctive relief and corrective public disclosure. —Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 6 May 2026

The companies were ordered to pay a total of $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages, with Meta responsible for 70% of the penalties. —Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 May 2026

The Warren couple suing is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, while the Detroit family is seeking at least $10 million in damages. —Terell Bailey, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026