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COMPENSATING Synonyms

There are 40 synonyms of the word compensating. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word compensating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for COMPENSATING

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correct
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

• correct in opinion or judgment

adjective satellite

• socially right or correct

• in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

verb

• make right or correct

• make reparations or amends for

• censure severely

• adjust for

• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

• fall in value

• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

• treat a defect

indemnify
verbv
verb

• secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for

• make amends for; pay compensation for

recompense
verb, nounv, n
noun

• payment or reward (as for service rendered)

• the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

verb

• make amends for; pay compensation for

• make payment to; compensate

redress
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

verb

• make reparations or amends for

remunerate
verbv
verb

• make payment to; compensate

acclimate
verbv
verb

• get used to a certain climate

acclimatize
verbv
verb

• get used to a certain climate

accommodate
verbv
verb

• be agreeable or acceptable to

• make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

• provide with something desired or needed

• have room for; hold without crowding

• provide housing for

• provide a service or favor for someone

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

accord
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters

• concurrence of opinion

• a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

• sympathetic compatibility

verb

• go together

• allow to have

accustom
verbv
verb

• make psychologically or physically used (to something)

adapt
verbv
verb

• make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

• adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

amend
verbv
verb

• make amendments to

• to make better

• set straight or right

appease
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

atone
verbv
verb

• make amends for

• turn away from sin or do penitence

counterbalance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a weight that balances another weight

• equality of distribution

• a compensating equivalent

verb

• adjust for

• contrast with equal weight or force

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

equate
verbv
verb

• consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

• be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

expiate
verbv
verb

• make amends for

guerdon
nounn
noun

• a reward or payment

harmonize
verbv
verb

• go together

• write a harmony for

• sing or play in harmony

• bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously

• bring into consonance or accord

• bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing

Best Hypernyms For COMPENSATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for compensating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
pay alter balance change compensate correct counterbalance equilibrate equilibrise equilibrize modify settle
Phrases (3)
even offeven outeven up

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