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Wages as a Noun
Definitions of "Wages" as a noun
Synonyms of "Wages" as a noun (2 Words)
Usage Examples of "Wages" as a noun
Associations of "Wages" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Wages” are: payoff, reward

Wages as a Noun

Definitions of "Wages" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “wages” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing.

Synonyms of "Wages" as a noun (2 Words)

payoff	Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
reward	A thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. The holiday was a reward* for 40 years service with the company.*

Usage Examples of "Wages" as a noun

The wages of sin is death.

Associations of "Wages" (30 Words)

accrue	Grow by addition. All customs duties accrued to the federal government.
cash	Exchange for cash. The staff were paid in cash.
compensation	The action or process of awarding compensation. A compensation* claim.*
creditor	A person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists. He sold his Ferraris to pay off his creditors.
debt	The state of owing something (especially money. The firm is heavily in debt.
earnings	Income derived from an investment or product. They saved a quarter of all their earnings.
gratis	Costing nothing. Gratis books.
installment	A payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals.
liquidate	Convert (assets) into cash. If the company was liquidated there would be enough funds released to honour the debts.
lucrative	Producing a sizeable profit. A lucrative* career as a stand up comedian.*
overdue	Past due; not paid at the scheduled time. An overdue* installment.*
owe	Owe something especially money to. This new theory owes much to Einstein s Relativity Theory.
owing	Owed as a debt. No rent was owing.
paid	Involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby. Five weeks paid* holiday a year.*
paying	For which money is paid. A paying* job.*
payment	An act of requiting; returning in kind. A suit with a velvet collar that I got as payment* for being in the show.*
payoff	Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
premium	Payment for insurance. They encouraged customers with a premium* for loyal patronage.*
recompense	Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made. Substantial damages were paid in recompense.
refund	Money returned to a payer. If you re not delighted with your purchase we guarantee to refund* your money in full.*
reimbursement	A sum paid to cover money that has been spent or lost. The family received insurance reimbursements.
remunerate	Pay (someone) for services rendered or work done. My efforts were not remunerated.
remuneration	Something that remunerates. Adequate remuneration* for his work.*
remunerative	Producing a sizeable profit. Remunerative work.
repay	Make repayment for or return something. Most of his fortune had been spent repaying creditors.
repayment	An amount of money paid back. Minimum monthly repayments.
requite	Make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing. She did not requite* his love.*
restitution	Getting something back again. Restitution of the damaged mucosa.
reward	Bestow honor or rewards upon. A slap on the face was his reward* for his cheek.*
unpaid	Not paid. An unpaid* bill.*