satisfaction

/sˌætəsfˈækʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
   “the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction”
2. state of being gratified or satisfied
   “dull repetitious work gives no gratification”
3. compensation for a wrong
   “we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store”
4. (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
   “the full and final satisfaction of the claim”
5. act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
   “the satisfaction of their demand for better services”

Synonyms for satisfaction

• gratification
• atonement
• expiation

Antonyms of satisfaction

• dissatisfaction

Words that rhyme with satisfaction

• action
• reaction
• abstraction
• attraction
• contraction
• distraction
• fraction
• extraction
• faction
• interaction
• retraction
• subtraction
• traction
• diffraction
• dissatisfaction
• exaction
• inaction
• infraction
• liquefaction
• overreaction
• transaction
• classaction
• telaction