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sat·is·fac·tion
 satisfaction
- pronunciation:
- sae
tihs
faek
sh
 n
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| definition 1: |
a feeling of fulfillment; pleasurable fullness and completion.
Her acceptance into a prestigious college gave her parents great satisfaction.He gets little satisfaction from his work, although it pays well.- synonyms:
- appeasement, content, contentment, fulfillment, gratification, happiness, pleasure
- antonyms:
- consternation, disappointment, discontent, displeasure, dissatisfaction
- similar words:
- enjoyment, pride
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| definition 2: |
the act of satisfying.
Infants must rely on others for the satisfaction of their needs.- synonyms:
- appeasement, assuagement, fulfillment, gratification
- antonyms:
- disappointment, dissatisfaction
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| definition 3: |
compensation or payment for a debt.
This letter officially informs you of the satisfaction of your mortgage.I have written to the dealer and explained the defect but have not received satisfaction as yet.- synonyms:
- compensation, reparation, repayment, settlement
- similar words:
- offset
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| definition 4: |
restitution for an injury or wrong.
His reputation was tarnished and he demanded satisfaction.- synonyms:
- amends, damage, indemnity, recompense, reparation, restitution
- similar words:
- compensation
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| definition 5: |
a chance for repairing a wrong.
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| related words: |
amends, completion, damage, delight, happiness, joy, liking, performance |
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