compensation

Definition

  • noun: something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble, etc.
  • noun: the act of 'compensating'
  • synonyms: alienation, amends, atonement

Examples

  • Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also 'compensations'.

  • She offered to pay for lunch as 'compensation' for keeping me waiting.

  • The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in 'compensation'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Four stones, four crates. Zero stones, zero crates! Pack everything up! We risked our lives. l believe a little compensation is in order. So, you are a merchant, after all! Leave him one crate... for the cause. l don't like warriors. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element