General damages refer to non-pecuniary losses or damages that are intangible and cannot be precisely valued. There are several synonyms for general damages commonly used in legal documentation or literature. These include non-economic damages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, punitive damages, and compensatory damages. Non-economic damages are non-monetary losses that cannot be measured easily, such as loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and disability. Pain and suffering refers to physical pain and emotional distress resulting from an injury. Mental anguish refers to the emotional trauma of an injury. Punitive damages aim to punish a wrongdoer, whereas compensatory damages are awarded to compensate for losses incurred by the plaintiff.