Thesaurus
recompense
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of RECOMPENSE
1
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received <the cash-strapped museum can recompense lecturers with only token honorariums>
Near Antonyms stiff
2
3
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury <the government has yet to adequately recompense the property owners for the land taken for the new highway>
4
to make a return for <the wealthy gentleman told the poor little girl she could recompense his generosity simply by enjoying her new toys>
Related Words exchange; compensate, indemnify, pay, recoup, remunerate, satisfy; give back, refund, reimburse, restitute; avenge, get back (at), retaliate, revenge
Near Antonyms owe
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