pay, compensate, remunerate, satisfy, reimburse, indemnify, repay, recompense mean to give money or its equivalent in return for something. pay implies the discharge of an obligation incurred. …

COMPENSATORY definition: serving to compensate, as for loss, lack, or injury. See examples of compensatory used in a sentence.

COMPENSATORY meaning: 1. given or paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged, or to pay for…. Learn more.

Definition of compensatory adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. to give money to (someone) or to do something else to make up for loss or wrong they have experienced.

Nov 17, 2025 · Adjective compensatory (not comparable) (of a payment) Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury Reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or …

• If they prevail, they are entitled to compensatory damages. • Punitive damages potentially could be much more costly to cigarette companies than compensatory damages.

compensatory, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Relating to a form of payment or adjustment given to counterbalance a loss or to help alleviate negative effects.

Johnny Depp being canceled and not being cast by Hollywood studios, Johnny Depp pain and suffering, Johnny Depp emotional distress — those are all different types of compensatory damages.