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RECOMPENSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Recompense.

How to pronounce recompense:

US

Recompense - as a noun

Payment or reward (as for service rendered)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
payment14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of compensating for service or loss or injury

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensation18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correction14rectification20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Recompense - as a verb

Make amends for; pay compensation for

Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensate16indemnify18repair8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make payment to; compensate

Example: "My efforts were not remunerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensate16remunerate12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He received a generous recompense for his efforts."
"The company offered financial recompense to the injured workers."
"I believe she deserves fair recompense for her hard work."
"The court ordered the defendant to provide recompense for the damages."
"The insurance company provided recompense for the stolen goods."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOMPENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recompense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOMPENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is RECOMPENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recompense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECOMPENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is RECOMPENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recompense is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOMPENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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