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 concluded last month that Moody caused Drexel's family emotional distress, and the award included $200 million in actual damages and $500 million in punitive damages, according to county records and FOX 8 Greensboro. —Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025

Last month, the 33-year-old footballer was required to pay $20 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages; his cousin was responsible for $11 million and $50,000, respectively. —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025

In a pre-trial summary judgment ruling, the judge in the case, Eric M. Davis, ruled that Smartmatic would not be able to collect punitive damages if a jury ruled in its favor, something that greatly reduced the amount that the election systems company could recover. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025

So the question is whether the plaintiff can deduct the portion of the legal fees that are attributable to the punitive damages and interest. —Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025