/ Thesaurus / P Synonyms of punitive damages Find synonyms for: Noun1. punitive damages, exemplary damages, smart money, damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redressusage: (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: rustic Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language