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 law bars neighbors from obtaining punitive damages in court unless a farm was implicated in criminal convictions or government enforcement actions. —Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025

Combs is suing for defamation for an amount to be determined at trial, but no less than $50 million, including punitive damages. —Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

The plaintiffs in all five lawsuits are represented by attorney Danny Soong and seek unspecified punitive damages against Tran’s estate and unspecified compensatory damages against the studio. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025

The judgment awards Charles Murrell $755,000 for physical and psychological injuries and $2 million in punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025