Compensatory spendings refer to expenses incurred to make up for a loss or shortfall. There are several synonyms for this term, including restorative expenditures, restitutive costs, offsetting outlays, and reparative expenses. Restorative expenditures entail compensating for the damage caused by an event or action, whereas restitutive costs involve restoring something to its original state or position. Offsetting outlays involve balancing a loss with a gain, while reparative expenses are associated with restoring something that had been damaged or harmed. All these terms refer to expenses that aim to make up for a deficiency or damage, whether material or intangible.