Rec″om‐pense, n. [Cf. F. récompense.] An equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return.
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense. Deut. xxii. 35.
And every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward. Heb. ii. 2.
Syn. — Repayment; compensation; remuneration; amends; satisfaction; reward; requital.