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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That fight has also put a spotlight on Niccol's remote working arrangements, private jet use and compensation.

From BBC

After that, the unresolved matters are the company’s right to compensation and the amounts Panama might owe.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is understood Sunderland will seek compensation if an agreement can be reached.

From BBC

Fifa subsequently introduced an interim framework based on the calculation of compensation payable and burden of proof if there is a breach of contract.

From BBC

A Crown Estate spokesman says it understands this is "disappointing" for Veeraswamy and it has offered to help to find other premises in the West End along with financial compensation.

From BBC

compensation

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