Synonyms: satisfaction
Definition: act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
Usage: the satisfaction of their demand for better services
Similar words: change
Definition: the action of changing something
Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election
Synonyms: satisfaction
Definition: the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
Usage: the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
Similar words: contentment
Definition: happiness with one's situation in life
Synonyms: expiation, satisfaction, atonement
Definition: compensation for a wrong
Usage: we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
Similar words: amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress, restitution
Definition: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Synonyms: satisfaction
Definition: (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
Usage: the full and final satisfaction of the claim
Similar words: payment
Definition: a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
Synonyms: satisfaction, gratification
Definition: state of being gratified or satisfied
Usage: dull repetitious work gives no gratification; to my immense gratification he arrived on time
Similar words: emotional state, spirit
Definition: the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
Usage: his emotional state depended on her opinion; he was in good spirits; his spirit rose