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compensation

/ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/noun4 syllables

Compensation means: the act of compensating for service or loss or injury.

Synonyms for compensation16

noun, as in the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

recompense

also used for compensation

restitution, recompensation, assyth, atonement, expiation, redress, indemnification, piation, propitiation, amends, remuneration, set-off, acquittal, bote, indemnity

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What does compensation mean?3

noun

1

the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

2

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

3

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with compensation?60

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All 60 rhymes for compensation, grouped by syllable

Compensation in a sentence

  • He received a large sum of money in compensation for his injury.Shiawase
  • The victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries.sundown
  • The administration effected a change in compensation policy that affected all the workers.halfb1t
  • The company replied that the directors' compensation was consistent with industry standards.Hybrid
  • Did you receive any compensation for the damaged luggage?AlanF_US
  • Workers' compensation due to strain injuries was undervalued.LK
  • Did the ruling abrogate your right to seek compensation?AlanF_US
  • The compensation will be paid out as a lump sum.Nylez

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Forms of compensation

as a noun

plural
compensations