Synonyms of punitive damages

punitive damages

plural noun

as in damages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• damages
• reprisal(s)
• compensation
• satisfaction
• redress
• indemnity
• restitution
• reparation
• indemnification
• recompense
• amends
• recoupment
• remuneration
• atonement
• solatium
• reimbursement
• security
• expiation
• repayment
• refund
• adjustment
• deposit
• pawn
• treaty
• quittance
• bargain
• compact
• bail
• settlement
• requital
• punishment
• convention
• pact
• retaliation
• pledge
• oath
• contract
• accord
• vow
• guarantee
• warranty
• guaranty
• concordat
• bond
• deal
• covenant
• surety
• word
• troth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of punitive damages

The jury had not yet decided on punitive damages when the settlement was reached. Meta and X, formerly Twitter, paid Trump $25 million and $10 million respectively to resolve his suits seeking damages for being bumped off the sites after the January 2021 siege of the U.S. Capitol. —David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025

The former Yeezy staff member is pursuing legal action against him for economic, compensatory, non-economic (i.e. emotional distress and humiliation) and punitive damages. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025

Doe is pursuing legal action for damages against him for economic, compensatory, non-economic (i.e. emotional distress and humiliation) and punitive damages. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025

The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgement absolving Wallace of liability in the matter, as well as damages for defamation, including at least $6 million in punitive damages. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025