Recompense

Definitions

1. An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.
   countable, uncountable
2. That which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“He offered money as recompense for the damage⟳, but what the injured party wanted was an apology.”

“O let⟳ my books be then the eloquence And dumb presagers of my speaking breast, Who plead for love⟳ and look⟳ for recompense More than that tongue that more hath more express'd.”

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