COMPENSATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

compensation

noun

ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən

Definition of compensation

as in reparation

payment to another for a loss or injury a warehouse worker who received a large compensation for his crippling injury while on the job

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as in pay

something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services fair compensation for his work on the project

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as in paying

the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services his generous compensation was greatly appreciated

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Recent Examples of compensation Coker said his priorities include shifting resources from unnecessary administration overhead and toward teacher compensation and student instruction. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Yields on bonds have soared this year as investors demand more compensation to hold US debt. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Bankruptcy filings show the league owes millions of dollars in unpaid compensation to top players, including Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cam Smith. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The separation agreement did not mention monetary compensation. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compensation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation

Noun

The perspective and agency of the protagonists shift, motivated by their desire for justice and reparations.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
While the British government has consistently rejected calls for financial reparations, the Crown’s referral effectively delegates the legal parsing of these historical grievances to the Privy Council in London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of reparation

Noun

LendingTree found that nearly one-third of Americans have used buy-now, pay-later to finance necessities like groceries, double the 14% who used the service two years ago.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The formula was 100% of pay, 80% of traditional working hours and a target of at least 120% of baseline output.

— Joe Manok, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pay

Noun

In April, the SPLC was charged as an organization with bank fraud and money laundering offenses related to its paying of informants to infiltrate hate groups.

— Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The affordability crisis extends to healthcare, housing, and access to good paying jobs.

— Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of paying

Noun

Upgrading to the Thrust Variant requires a $245,000 follow-up payment and adds SpaceX cold-gas rear thrusters alongside an active multi-mode fan system for downforce, cutting acceleration down to under a second.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The language suggests the deal involves obligations that have yet to be fulfilled, potentially including a financial payment.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of payment

Noun

Cap concerns Shaikin wrote about a lockout expected this winter as Major League Baseball owners attempt to implement a salary cap, which limits the amount of money a team can spend on player salaries.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
If Richards is still on the Heat’s roster on Wednesday, his full salary for the season will be guaranteed.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026