COMPENSATING
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Compensating.
Compensating - as a verb
Adjust for
Example: "Engineers will work to correct the effects of air resistance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correctcounterbalanceeven offeven outeven upHypernyms (Closely Related)
balanceequilibrateequilibriseequilibrizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make amends for; pay compensation for
Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indemnifyrecompenserepairHypernyms (Closely Related)
payHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Example: "He is compensating for being a bad father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coverovercompensateMake reparations or amends for
Example: "Right a wrong done to the victims of the holocaust"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correctredressrightHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do or give something to somebody in return
Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paypay offMake payment to; compensate
Example: "My efforts were not remunerated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recompenseremunerateHypernyms (Closely Related)
payHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Word Game Points
Is COMPENSATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compensating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPENSATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is COMPENSATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compensating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPENSATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is COMPENSATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compensating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPENSATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.