Definition of Recompense
to reward or repay (someone) for something done or given
Examples of Recompense in a sentence
There is no recompense I would accept in exchange for the life of my child who was recently killed in a hit-and-run accident. 🔊
Although I am in favor of the young man having to pay me recompense for my slashed tire, I do not want him to go to jail for the crime. 🔊
It was the jury’s task to decide how much recompense the survivor of the plane crash deserved. 🔊
While being your intern is a great experience for me, I know I will work harder with a little financial recompense. 🔊
Allen was seeking recompense from the drunk driver so he could purchase a new car. 🔊
Because the company president ran off with much of the corporation’s funds, I am not sure stockholders will receive any recompense. 🔊
Does the government have the right to build a road on my property without offering me some form of recompense? 🔊
After the wild bachelor party, the groom had to make recompense to the hotel to cover the damage done to the suite. 🔊
Even though the maid did not clean my house properly, she still wanted recompense for her time and effort. 🔊
As I looked at the check in my hand, I realized it was not nearly enough recompense for my missing leg. 🔊
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