Synset

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
<noun.possession> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6

compensation

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

compensate compensate compensate compensate

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hypernym

recompense

hyponym

overcompensation workmen's compensation reimbursement emolument blood money redress, damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution counterbalance, offset reparation reparation