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English noun: satisfaction | |||
| 1. | satisfaction (feeling) the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation | ||
| Samples | The chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | contentment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | complacence, complacency, fulfillment, fulfilment, glee, gloat, gloating, pride, self-complacency, self-satisfaction | ||
| Antonyms | dissatisfaction | ||
| 2. | satisfaction (state) state of being gratified or satisfied | ||
| Samples | Dull repetitious work gives no gratification. To my immense gratification he arrived on time. | ||
| Synonyms | gratification | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | emotional state, spirit | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | comfort, quality of life | ||
| 3. | satisfaction (possession) compensation for a wrong | ||
| Samples | We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store. | ||
| Synonyms | atonement, expiation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress, restitution | ||
| 4. | satisfaction (possession) (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation | ||
| Samples | The full and final satisfaction of the claim. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | payment | ||
| Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
| 5. | satisfaction (act) act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite | ||
| Samples | The satisfaction of their demand for better services. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | gratification | ||
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