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

As a result, the hospital was asked to pay the family $211,451,174, in addition to another $50 million in punitive damages. —Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

The suit also retains the right to ask for punitive damages. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025

Violating Wisconsin’s one-party consent law can result in civil penalties, including actual or liquidated damages of at least $1,000, punitive damages and reimbursement for the victim’s attorney fees and litigation costs, according to state law. —Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025

Yousef Hazimeh is seeking actual, compensatory and punitive damages from Kansas City for all court fees, his job back at KC Water or front pay, according to a petition filed in Jackson County court. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025