Synonyms of remuneration

remuneration

noun

ri-ˌmyü-nə-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in paying

the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services

customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paying
• payment
• compensation
• giving
• remittance
• repayment
• disbursement
• reimbursement
• remitment
• rendering
• tendering
• prepayment
• overpayment
• paying up
• paying off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonpayment
• underpayment

2

as in compensation

payment to another for a loss or injury

the vandals were ordered to pay the property owners thousands of dollars in remuneration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensation
• damages
• reparation
• indemnity
• redress
• restitution
• indemnification
• recompense
• recoupment
• reprisal(s)
• satisfaction
• punishment
• reimbursement
• quittance
• repayment
• settlement
• requital
• atonement
• punitive damages
• adjustment
• refund
• expiation
• solatium
• retaliation
• amends

3

as in payment

something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services

we can't accept your remuneration for services provided until we officially bill you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensation
• payment
• pay
• salary
• consideration
• reparation
• wage(s)
• recompense
• remittance
• reimbursement
• stipend
• repayment
• rental
• outlay
• indemnity
• expenditure
• settlement
• adjustment
• refund
• redress
• restitution
• requital
• rebate
• deposit
• recoupment
• prepayment
• disbursement
• overpayment
• rent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of remuneration

The law also prevents remuneration, which includes waiving copays and charging less than fair-market value for a product. — Rachel Spears, CBS News, 7 May 2026

That followed the resignations of chief operating officer Anne Murac, communications director Arthur Richer, and the departure of Bertrand Méheut, who was in charge of the remuneration committee. — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

Outside mainland China, Evergrande’s liquidators have battled in court to freeze offshore assets of the founder and his ex-spouse in a struggle to claw back $6 billion in dividends and remuneration paid to Hui and other former executives. — Reuters, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026

The city will receive, over time, some remuneration associated with the lease, rents, etc. — Joe Panella, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026

Podcast

Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!