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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They may receive back pay or compensation once the shutdown ends.

From BBC

Although the company cut cash bonuses for its senior executives, citing the wildfires, their overall compensation went up substantially as the utility’s profit soared in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

Bruce Campbell, the company’s chief revenue and strategy officer, is set to walk away with $121 million in compensation.

From MarketWatch

“Government bonds and gold are not providing ballast as equities fall, and that’s because investors are demanding more compensation for the risk of holding long-term bonds given persistent inflation and high debt levels,” he added.

From Barron's

After subsequently failing in court to discredit Beth, MI5 recently offered to pay compensation to settle her claim.

From BBC

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