Something to make up for loss or damage

• setoff

  1. Something, such as a decoration, that sets off something else by contrast.
  2. Something that offsets or compensates for something else; a counterbalance.
  3. A counterclaim that reduces or discharges the amount owed to a claimant.

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  1. Something, such as a decoration, that sets off something else by contrast.
  2. Something that offsets or compensates for something else; a counterbalance.
  3. A counterclaim that reduces or discharges the amount owed to a claimant.

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• restitution

  1. The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered.
  2. The act of making good or compensating for loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.
  3. A return to or restoration of a previous state or position.

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  1. The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered.
  2. The act of making good or compensating for loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.
  3. A return to or restoration of a previous state or position.

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• requital

  1. The act of requiting.
  2. Return, as for an injury or friendly act.

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  1. The act of requiting.
  2. Return, as for an injury or friendly act.

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• repayment

  1. the act of repaying
  2. the money or other resource that is repaid

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  1. the act of repaying
  2. the money or other resource that is repaid

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• reparation

  1. The act or process of making amends for a wrong.
  2. Something done or money paid to make amends or compensate for a wrong.
  3. Compensation or remuneration, as for damage or economic loss, required from a nation defeated in war.

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  1. The act or process of making amends for a wrong.
  2. Something done or money paid to make amends or compensate for a wrong.
  3. Compensation or remuneration, as for damage or economic loss, required from a nation defeated in war.

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• remuneration

  1. The act of remunerating.
  2. Something, such as a payment, that remunerates.

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  1. The act of remunerating.
  2. Something, such as a payment, that remunerates.

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• reimbursement

  1. (business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.

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  1. (business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.

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• redress

  1. To set right (an undesirable situation, for example); remedy or rectify.
  2. To make amends to:
  3. Satisfaction for wrong or injury; reparation.

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  1. To set right (an undesirable situation, for example); remedy or rectify.
  2. To make amends to:
  3. Satisfaction for wrong or injury; reparation.

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• recompense

  1. To award compensation to:
  2. To award compensation for; make a return for:
  3. Amends made, as for damage or loss.

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  1. To award compensation to:
  2. To award compensation for; make a return for:
  3. Amends made, as for damage or loss.

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• quittance

  1. Release or discharge from debt or obligation.
  2. A document or receipt certifying such release.
  3. Payment of a debt or obligation.

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  1. Release or discharge from debt or obligation.
  2. A document or receipt certifying such release.
  3. Payment of a debt or obligation.

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• offset

  1. An agent, element, or thing that balances, counteracts, or compensates for something else.
  2. One thing set off or developed from something else.
  3. The start or initial stage; the outset.

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  1. An agent, element, or thing that balances, counteracts, or compensates for something else.
  2. One thing set off or developed from something else.
  3. The start or initial stage; the outset.

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• indemnity

  1. Security against damage, loss, or injury.
  2. An exemption from liability for damages resulting from specified conduct, as in a contract indemnifying a party for the performance of certain actions.
  3. Compensation for damage, loss, or injury suffered.

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  1. Security against damage, loss, or injury.
  2. An exemption from liability for damages resulting from specified conduct, as in a contract indemnifying a party for the performance of certain actions.
  3. Compensation for damage, loss, or injury suffered.

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• indemnification

  1. The act of indemnifying.
  2. The condition of being indemnified.
  3. Something that indemnifies; a compensation for loss.

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  1. The act of indemnifying.
  2. The condition of being indemnified.
  3. Something that indemnifies; a compensation for loss.

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• compensation

  1. The act of compensating or the state of being compensated.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.

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  1. The act of compensating or the state of being compensated.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.

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• amends

  1. Recompense for grievance or injury:

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  1. Recompense for grievance or injury:

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The act of satisfying

• amusement

  1. The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased.
  2. Something that amuses, entertains, or pleases.

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  1. The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased.
  2. Something that amuses, entertains, or pleases.

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• liquidation

  1. a liquidating or being liquidated

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  1. a liquidating or being liquidated

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• indulgence

  1. The action or an instance of indulging:
  2. The state of being indulgent; tolerance:
  3. Something indulged in:

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  1. The action or an instance of indulging:
  2. The state of being indulgent; tolerance:
  3. Something indulged in:

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• propitiation

  1. The act of propitiating.
  2. Something that propitiates, especially a conciliatory offering to a god.

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  1. The act of propitiating.
  2. Something that propitiates, especially a conciliatory offering to a god.

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• conciliation

  1. The amicable resolution of a dispute.
  2. A method of alternative dispute resolution whereby a third party, who is usually but not necessarily neutral, meets with the parties and assists them to find a way to settle their dispute. See also arbitration, mediation, and summary proceeding.
  3. In family law, an attempt by a third party to assist a couple to settle their differences and stay together. See also mediation.

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  1. The amicable resolution of a dispute.
  2. A method of alternative dispute resolution whereby a third party, who is usually but not necessarily neutral, meets with the parties and assists them to find a way to settle their dispute. See also arbitration, mediation, and summary proceeding.
  3. In family law, an attempt by a third party to assist a couple to settle their differences and stay together. See also mediation.

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• redemption

  1. The act of redeeming or the condition of having been redeemed.
  2. Recovery of something pawned or mortgaged.
  3. The payment of an obligation, as a government's payment of the value of its bonds.

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  1. The act of redeeming or the condition of having been redeemed.
  2. Recovery of something pawned or mortgaged.
  3. The payment of an obligation, as a government's payment of the value of its bonds.

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• indemnification

  1. The act of indemnifying.
  2. The condition of being indemnified.
  3. Something that indemnifies; a compensation for loss.

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  1. The act of indemnifying.
  2. The condition of being indemnified.
  3. Something that indemnifies; a compensation for loss.

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• amends

  1. Recompense for grievance or injury:

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  1. Recompense for grievance or injury:

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• compensation

  1. The act of compensating or the state of being compensated.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.

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  1. The act of compensating or the state of being compensated.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.

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• recompense

  1. To award compensation to:
  2. To award compensation for; make a return for:
  3. Amends made, as for damage or loss.

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  1. To award compensation to:
  2. To award compensation for; make a return for:
  3. Amends made, as for damage or loss.

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• settlement

  1. The act or process of settling:
  2. The settling or establishment of a person or a group of people, as in a new region or in a business.
  3. A newly colonized region.

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  1. The act or process of settling:
  2. The settling or establishment of a person or a group of people, as in a new region or in a business.
  3. A newly colonized region.

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• atonement

  1. Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong; expiation.
  2. An individual's reconciliation with God by means of repentance and confession of one's transgressions.
  3. The reconciliation of God and humans brought about by the redemptive life and death of Jesus.

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  1. Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong; expiation.
  2. An individual's reconciliation with God by means of repentance and confession of one's transgressions.
  3. The reconciliation of God and humans brought about by the redemptive life and death of Jesus.

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• reparation

  1. The act or process of making amends for a wrong.
  2. Something done or money paid to make amends or compensate for a wrong.
  3. Compensation or remuneration, as for damage or economic loss, required from a nation defeated in war.

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  1. The act or process of making amends for a wrong.
  2. Something done or money paid to make amends or compensate for a wrong.
  3. Compensation or remuneration, as for damage or economic loss, required from a nation defeated in war.

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• achievement

  1. The process of achieving something:
  2. Something that has been achieved, especially by means of skill or perseverance:

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  1. The process of achieving something:
  2. Something that has been achieved, especially by means of skill or perseverance:

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• fulfillment

  1. The state of being fulfilled.
  2. The act of consummating a desire or promise.
  3. (business) The activities performed once an order is received to fulfill the order; packaging, distributing and shipping goods.

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  1. The state of being fulfilled.
  2. The act of consummating a desire or promise.
  3. (business) The activities performed once an order is received to fulfill the order; packaging, distributing and shipping goods.

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• gratification

  1. a gratifying or being gratified
  2. something that gratifies; cause for satisfaction
  3. reward or recompense for services or benefits

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  1. a gratifying or being gratified
  2. something that gratifies; cause for satisfaction
  3. reward or recompense for services or benefits

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The state or feeling of being satisfied

• cheerfulness

  1. The state of being cheerful; joy.

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  1. The state of being cheerful; joy.

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• contentedness

  1. The state of being contented

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  1. The state of being contented

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• serenity

  1. The state or quality of being serene.

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  1. The state or quality of being serene.

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• heart's ease

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• ease

  1. The condition of being comfortable or relieved.
  2. Freedom from pain, worry, or agitation:
  3. Freedom from constraint or embarrassment; naturalness.

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  1. The condition of being comfortable or relieved.
  2. Freedom from pain, worry, or agitation:
  3. Freedom from constraint or embarrassment; naturalness.

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• peace-of-mind

  1. The absence of mental stress or anxiety.

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  1. The absence of mental stress or anxiety.

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• complacency

  1. A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy.
  2. An instance of contented self-satisfaction.

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  1. A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy.
  2. An instance of contented self-satisfaction.

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• comfort

  1. To soothe in time of affliction or distress.
  2. To ease physically; relieve:
  3. A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress:

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  1. To soothe in time of affliction or distress.
  2. To ease physically; relieve:
  3. A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress:

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• relief

  1. The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety:
  2. Something that alleviates pain, distress, or anxiety:
  3. Aid in time of danger:

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  1. The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety:
  2. Something that alleviates pain, distress, or anxiety:
  3. Aid in time of danger:

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• happiness

  1. The emotion of being happy; joy.
  2. (archaic) Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.
  3. Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; "” used especially of language.

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  1. The emotion of being happy; joy.
  2. (archaic) Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.
  3. Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; "” used especially of language.

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• joy

  1. Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness, or an instance of such feeling.
  2. An expression of such feeling.
  3. A source or an object of joy:

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  1. Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness, or an instance of such feeling.
  2. An expression of such feeling.
  3. A source or an object of joy:

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• bliss

  1. Extreme happiness; ecstasy.
  2. The ecstasy of salvation; spiritual joy.

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  1. Extreme happiness; ecstasy.
  2. The ecstasy of salvation; spiritual joy.

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• delight

  1. Great pleasure; joy:
  2. Something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment:
  3. To take great pleasure or joy:

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  1. Great pleasure; joy:
  2. Something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment:
  3. To take great pleasure or joy:

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• gladness

  1. The state of being glad; joy.

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  1. The state of being glad; joy.

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• contentment

  1. The state of being contented; satisfaction.
  2. A source of satisfaction:

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  1. The state of being contented; satisfaction.
  2. A source of satisfaction:

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• content

  1. Something contained, as in a receptacle:
  2. The individual items or topics that are dealt with in a publication or document:
  3. The material, including text and images, that constitutes a publication or document.

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  1. Something contained, as in a receptacle:
  2. The individual items or topics that are dealt with in a publication or document:
  3. The material, including text and images, that constitutes a publication or document.

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• well-being

  1. The state of being healthy, happy, or prosperous; welfare.

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  1. The state of being healthy, happy, or prosperous; welfare.

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• pleasure

  1. The state or feeling of being pleased or gratified.
  2. A source of enjoyment or delight:
  3. Amusement, diversion, or worldly enjoyment:

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  1. The state or feeling of being pleased or gratified.
  2. A source of enjoyment or delight:
  3. Amusement, diversion, or worldly enjoyment:

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• comfort

  1. To soothe in time of affliction or distress.
  2. To ease physically; relieve:
  3. A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress:

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  1. To soothe in time of affliction or distress.
  2. To ease physically; relieve:
  3. A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress:

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Something that satisfies

• good-fortune

  1. good luck

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  1. good luck

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• prosperity

  1. The condition of being prosperous.

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  1. The condition of being prosperous.

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• reward

  1. A consequence that happens to someone as a result of worthy or unworthy behavior:
  2. Money offered or given for some special service, such as the return of a lost article or the capture of a criminal.
  3. A satisfying return on investment; a profit.

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  1. A consequence that happens to someone as a result of worthy or unworthy behavior:
  2. Money offered or given for some special service, such as the return of a lost article or the capture of a criminal.
  3. A satisfying return on investment; a profit.

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• prize

  1. Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition.
  2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.
  3. Offered or given as a prize:

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  1. Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition.
  2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.
  3. Offered or given as a prize:

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• meed

  1. A merited reward or recompense.

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  1. A merited reward or recompense.

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• remuneration

  1. The act of remunerating.
  2. Something, such as a payment, that remunerates.

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  1. The act of remunerating.
  2. Something, such as a payment, that remunerates.

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• refreshment

  1. The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
  2. Something, such as food or drink, that refreshes.
  3. A snack, light meal, or drink.

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  1. The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
  2. Something, such as food or drink, that refreshes.
  3. A snack, light meal, or drink.

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• entertainment

  1. The act of entertaining.
  2. The art or field of entertaining.
  3. Something that amuses, pleases, or diverts, especially a performance or show.

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  1. The act of entertaining.
  2. The art or field of entertaining.
  3. Something that amuses, pleases, or diverts, especially a performance or show.

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• treat

  1. To act or behave in a specified manner toward:
  2. To regard and handle in a certain way. Often used with as :
  3. To deal with in writing or speech; discuss:

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  1. To act or behave in a specified manner toward:
  2. To regard and handle in a certain way. Often used with as :
  3. To deal with in writing or speech; discuss:

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Reparation

• compensation

  1. The act of compensating or the state of being compensated.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.

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  1. The act of compensating or the state of being compensated.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.

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• repayment

  1. the act of repaying
  2. the money or other resource that is repaid

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  1. the act of repaying
  2. the money or other resource that is repaid

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• reimbursement

  1. (business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.

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  1. (business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.

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