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Meaning of compensating
The primary meaning of "compensating" is to provide something, especially money, as a payment for something that has been lost or for a problem that has been experienced.
Etymology of compensating
The word "compensating" comes from the Latin word "compensare", which means "to weigh together", from "com-" (together) and "pensare" (to weigh)
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making amends or providing payment for a loss or injury
Synonyms
offsetting
balancing
counteracting
counterbalancing
reciprocating
reimbursing
repaying
rewarding
recompensing
indemnifying
remunerating
repaying
restoring
refunding
retrocing
offset
compensatory
equalizing
neutralizing
stabilizing
adjusting
moderating
mitigating
alleviating
ameliorating
rectifying
redressing
making up for
counterpoising
Definitions
- To pay someone a sum of money as a payment for something that has been lost or for a problem that has been experienced
- * To do something to make up for a weakness or a problem
- * To give someone something in exchange for something they have done or given
Usage Examples
- The company is compensating its employees for their overtime work with extra pay and benefits
- * She was compensating for her lack of experience by working extra hard
- * The government is compensating the victims of the natural disaster with financial aid and housing assistance
Antonyms
depriving
withholding
deducting
subtracting
taking away
removing
eliminating
omitting
neglecting
ignoring
dismissing
penalizing
fining
punishing
retaliating
worsening
aggravating
exacerbating
intensifying
increasing
magnifying