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Compensatory

🔄 Synonyms of "Compensatory"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
offsettingnoun	The use of one thing to offset another; the practice of compensating for or counterbalancing one thing or amount by another contrary thing or amount
counteractive	That counteracts
countervailing	(formal) Compensating with equal force.
compensativenoun	that compensates for something; compensatory

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Compensatory"

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Word	Definition
countervailing	(formal) Compensating with equal force.
counteractive	That counteracts
offsettingnoun	The use of one thing to offset another; the practice of compensating for or counterbalancing one thing or amount by another contrary thing or amount
compensationnoun	The act or principle of compensating.
compensable	Able to be compensated.
reparationnoun	(usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).
reimbursable	Eligible for repayment, particularly for money spent or expenses incurred; qualifying for reimbursement.
indemnificationnoun	The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.
indemnitynoun	Security from damage, loss, or penalty.
substitutenoun	(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
replacementnoun	A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
substitutable	Capable of being used as a substitute; valid as a replacement or alternate item.
obligatory	Imposing obligation, legally, morally, or otherwise; binding; mandatory.
mandatory	obligatory; required or commanded by authority.
redressnoun	To set right (a wrong); to repair, (an injury or damage); to make amends for; to remedy; to relieve from.
redressive	Tending to redress.
countervailverb	To counter, counteract, counterbalance, neutralize, or negate.
compulsory	Required; obligatory; mandatory.
flat-rate	(UK) Being or relating to a flat rate.
repairnoun	To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.