English Synonym Finder

recompense

Definitions

Compensation or reward given for loss, harm, or effort.

To make amends to someone for loss or harm suffered; compensate.

Examples

The company offered a generous bonus as recompense for the extra hours the employees worked during the busy season.

He felt that no amount of money could serve as adequate recompense for the loss of his family's ancestral home.

Synonyms

compensation repayment remuneration indemnity restitution reward reimbursement

Antonyms

deprivation seizure theft loss penalty fine forfeiture