Vocabulary
Compensation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
Urdu meaning
معاوضہ، ازالہ کرنا، تلافی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Historically, societies everywhere have retaliated with countermeasures or forcing compensation from the aggressor.
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— 2026-04-25
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A whole chapter discusses the nature of restitution, compensation, damages and satisfaction.However, the intent to claim must be declared and formulated quickly otherwise the right to invoke responsibility may be lost.
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— 2026-04-25
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Under international law, each state in a group of affected states can invoke claims for compensation against each state responsible for the damage.
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— 2026-04-25
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A specially created UN Compensation Commission processed about 2.7 million claims by individuals, the state and MNCs.
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The duration of the blockade will strengthen the case for compensation for business losses from stranded ships to losses in world stock exchanges and commodity markets.
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— 2026-04-25
Synonyms
recompense, repayment, payment, reimbursement, remuneration, requital, indemnification
Antonyms
underpayment, nonpayment
Curator example
“he is seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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