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recompense

The word “recompense” has 3 syllables: rec-om-pense

It's pronounced as /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

What is synonym and antonym for recompense?

In the thesaurus, “recompense” has 116 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recompense along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for recompense

Antonyms for recompense

Meanings of recompense

  • 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.
  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The company promised to recompense customers for their losses.
  • He tried to recompense her for the inconvenience.
  • The court ordered the defendant to recompense the victims.
  • She offered a gift to recompense him for his help.
  • There was little they could do to recompense the damage done.

On this page you'll find 133 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recompense, such as: adjustment, amends, ante up, atone, atone for, atonement, avenge.

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