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

Chand seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the suit filed July 10. — City News Service, Daily News, 27 July 2026

In a nine-page complaint obtained by EW at the time, the newspaper sought both compensatory and punitive damages to cover approximately $150,000 in costs of defending the defamation claims. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

Dillon is seeking compensatory and punitive damages for violations of her rights protected by the Fourth and 14th Amendments. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages from Heard, while Heard was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 23 July 2026