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RECOMPENSE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word recompense. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word recompense. (close relations)
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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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Best Hypernyms For RECOMPENSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for recompense, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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pay correction payment rectification

Alternatives for COMPENSATION

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