compensation

[kom-puhn-sey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən /

NOUN

repayment; rectification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance benefit bonus coverage earnings fee indemnity pay payment payoff premium profit redress reimbursement remittance remuneration reparation restitution reward salary settlement stipend wage

STRONG

advantage amends atonement bread consideration counterclaim damages defrayal deserts gain honorarium indemnification meet quittance reciprocity reckoning recompense remittal reprisal requital salt satisfaction scale shake take

WEAK

recoupment take-home

Antonyms

STRONGEST

debt hurt loss penalty

WEAK

damage deprivation fine forfeiture

Example Sentences

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The rules also mean passengers are entitled to financial compensation in the event of severe disruption.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Musk's compensation reflects the firm's estimate of what he would earn should he meet the terms of an astronomical pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders in November.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As hundreds of residents fight for compensation from Sino-Metals through several lawsuits in Zambian courts, the government allowed the company to restart operations in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Elon Musk’s executive compensation was worth nearly $158.4 billion in 2025, Tesla said this week.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

"Then apply to King Stannis for your compensation."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Vocabulary lists containing compensation

The Bill of Rights

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