Recompense

/ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/

noun

  1. An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.

  2. That which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.

    He offered money as recompense for the damage, but what the injured party wanted was an apology.

Synonyms: meed, payback, recompence, restitution

verb

  1. To reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.

  2. To give compensation for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.

  3. To give (something) in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved.

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