synonyms for compensation. Compare Synonyms. allowance. benefit. bonus. coverage. earnings. fee. indemnity.
Words Related to payment. living wage, minimum wage, nominal wages, take-home pay. double time, overtime, time and a half. compensation, recompense, remittance, remuneration, requital, return. recoupment, redress, reparation, restitution. reimbursement, repayment. earnings, profit, takings, yield.
The words pay and compensate can be used in similar contexts, but pay implies the discharge of an obligation incurred. Where would recompense be a reasonable alternative to compensate? In some situations, the words recompense and compensate are roughly equivalent. However, recompense suggests due return in amends, friendly repayment, or reward.