RECOMPENSE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word recompense. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RECOMPENSE
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| compensation | nounn | |||||
noun • something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) • (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors • the act of compensating for service or loss or injury | ||||||
| restitution | nounn | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • the act of restoring something to its original state • getting something back again | ||||||
| amends | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong | ||||||
| indemnification | nounn | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • an act of compensation for actual loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance | ||||||
| payment | nounn | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid or a claim discharged • the act of paying money • an act of requiting; returning in kind | ||||||
| redress | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil verb • make reparations or amends for | ||||||
| reimbursement | nounn | |||||
noun • compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc. | ||||||
| remuneration | nounn | |||||
noun • something that remunerates • the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses | ||||||
| reparation | nounn | |||||
noun • compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury • (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors • the act of putting something in working order again • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong | ||||||
| reprisal | nounn | |||||
noun • a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime | ||||||
| retribution | nounn | |||||
noun • a justly deserved penalty • the act of correcting for your wrongdoing • the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life | ||||||
| reward | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||||||
| satisfaction | nounn | |||||
noun • the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation • state of being gratified or satisfied • compensation for a wrong • (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation • act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite | ||||||
| compensate | verbv | |||||
verb • adjust for • make amends for; pay compensation for • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • make reparations or amends for • do or give something to somebody in return • make payment to; compensate | ||||||
| indemnify | verbv | |||||
verb • secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for • make amends for; pay compensation for | ||||||
| meed | nounn | |||||
noun • a fitting reward | ||||||
| payback | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment) • the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life | ||||||
| remunerate | verbv | |||||
verb • make payment to; compensate | ||||||
| repair | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of putting something in working order again • a formal way of referring to the condition of something • a frequently visited place verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • make amends for; pay compensation for • move, travel, or proceed toward some place • set straight or right • give new life or energy to | ||||||
| recompence | nounn | |||||
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