Synonyms for expense

Noun

1. expense, disbursal, disbursement, cost

usage: amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

2. expense, detriment, hurt

usage: a detriment or sacrifice; "at the expense of"

3. expense, outgo, expenditure, outlay

usage: money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer; "he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting"