compensation

1. (noun) something given to recompense for loss or injury
Related Words: amends, blood money, counterbalance, damages, emolument, indemnification, indemnity, offset, overcompensation, recompense, redress, reimbursement, reparation, restitution, workmen's compensation

2. (noun) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
Related Words: defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction

3. (noun) the act of compensating for loss or injury
Synonyms: recompense
Related Words: amends, correcting, correction, rectification, reparation



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