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recompense Synonyms
Another word for recompense
Choosing another word for recompense depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Compensation or amends given for a loss, injury, or inconvenience suffered.
Usage Example
"The airline offered travel vouchers as compensation for the canceled flight."
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compensation
restitution
Strong
reparation
amends
redress
indemnity
atonement
• verb (Context 2)
To make amends to someone for a loss, harm, or inconvenience.
Usage Example
"The insurance company agreed to compensate the homeowners for the storm damage."
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compensate
reimburse
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indemnify
repay
redress
• noun (Context 3)
A reward or payment given in return for work, service, or effort.
Usage Example
"She expected no financial remuneration for volunteering at the community clinic."
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remuneration
Strong
payment
reward
repayment
return
• verb (Context 4)
To pay or reward someone in recognition of their effort, work, or conduct.
Usage Example
"The organization sought to remunerate the researchers generously for their dedication."
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remunerate
reward
Strong
pay
requite
Opposites of recompense
The opposite of recompense shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
shortchange
injury
damage
penalize
deprive
underpay
penalty
forfeiture
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Recompense. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/recompense