| Main Entry: |
recompense |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
pay back, make restitution |
Synonyms: |
ante up,
atone, atone for,
balance, comp,
compensate, cough up, counterbalance, counterpoise, countervail, do business, equalize, expiate,
fix, give satisfaction, grease, indemnify, make amends, make good, make up for,
offset, overcompensate,
pay, pay for, propitiate, put out,
reciprocate, recoup,
recover,
redress, reimburse, remunerate, repay, requite,
retaliate,
retrieve,
return,
reward,
satisfy, spring for,
square*, sweeten the pot, swing for, take care of
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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