Definition of: satisfaction

(sat′is·fak′shən) noun
1. The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; complete gratification.
2. The making of amends, reparation, or payment; extinguishment of a claim or obligation by payment, performance, restitution, or the rendering of an equivalent.
3. That which satisfies; atonement; compensation. [<OF satisfactiun <L satisfactio, -onis <satisfactus, pp. of satisfacere SATISFY] Synonyms: comfort, complacence, content, contentment, enjoyment, gratification. See COMFORT, HAPPINESS, PROPITIATION, RECOMPENSE. Antonyms: annoyance, discontent, dislike, displeasure, dissatisfaction, disturbance, pain, sorrow, trouble, vexation.