Definition of Recompense

to reward or repay (someone) for something done or given

Examples of Recompense in a sentence

Allen was seeking recompense from the drunk driver so he could purchase a new car. 🔊

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.  🔊

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.  🔊

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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