Synonyms of compensation

24 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for compensation is atonement. Other synonyms of compensation are redress, indemnification, amends, satisfaction and reparation. The opposite of compensation is noncompensation.

Synonyms and similar words for compensation

restitutionThat which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroyed; compensation.
recompensationSynonym of compensation.
atonementMaking amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
expiationAn act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
redressA setting right, as of injury, oppression, or wrong, such as the redress of grievances; hence, indemnification; relief...
indemnificationThe act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.
propitiation
assyth obsoleteCompensation for an insult or harm.
piation obsoleteAtonement or expiation.
refaction obsoleteRecompense; atonement; retribution.

amendsCompensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
remunerationA recompense for a loss; compensation.
recompenseThat which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.

set-offAnything set off against another thing; a compensation, a counterbalancing circumstance.

acquittalPayment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
boteAtonement, compensation, amends, satisfaction; as, manbote, a compensation for a man slain.
indemnityRepayment; compensation for loss or injury.
mends ScotlandRecompense; restoration or reparation, especially (Christianity) from sin.
reliefCourt-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
reparationA payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).
requitalCompensation for damage or loss; amends.
requiteChiefly in the form in requite for or of: synonym of requital (“compensation for damage or loss; return in kind...
satisfactionA reparation for an injury or loss.
quittal obsoleteCompensation, requital, or repayment.

noun The act or principle of compensating.
noun Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
noun The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.

What is another word for compensation?: Compensation has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as atonement, redress, indemnification, amends, satisfaction, reparation, expiation and set-off.
What is the opposite of compensation?: The opposite of compensation is noncompensation.
What does compensation mean?: Compensation means the act or principle of compensating.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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