Dictionary Check: recompense

"recompense" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 20 points

Definition

noun

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

noun

the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

Synonyms:
verb

make amends for; pay compensation for

Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich"
verb

make payment to; compensate

Example: "My efforts were not remunerated"

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