satisfaction
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(noun) act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" |
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Synonyms: satisfying |
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Related Words: fulfillment, fulfilment, gratification |
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(noun) the contentment you feel when you have done something right; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" |
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Related Words: complacence, complacency, contentment, fulfillment, fulfilment, glee, gloat, gloating, pride, schadenfreude, self-complacency, self-satisfaction |
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Antonyms: dissatisfaction |
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(noun) state of being gratified; great satisfaction: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" |
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Synonyms: gratification |
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Related Words: emotional state, quality of life, spirit |
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(noun) compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" |
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Synonyms: atonement, expiation |
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Related Words: amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress, restitution |
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