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COMPENSATIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Compensations.

Compensations - as a noun

Something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recompense
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defencedefence mechanismdefence reactiondefensedefense mechanismdefense reaction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of compensating for service or loss or injury

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recompense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctionrectification
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Employees may be eligible for additional compensations based on their performance."
"The company offered financial compensations to the victims of the accident."
"They reached a settlement and agreed on compensations for the damages caused."
"The compensations for the canceled flights were not enough to cover all the expenses."
"He received compensations for the pain and suffering he endured during the ordeal."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPENSATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compensations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPENSATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is COMPENSATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compensations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPENSATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is COMPENSATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compensations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPENSATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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