Absolve
Absolve verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.
Recompense and absolve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recompense" instead a verb "Absolve".
Nearby Words: absolution, absolving
Recompense
Recompense verb - To give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received.
Absolve and recompense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absolve" instead a verb "Recompense".
Nearby Words: recompensed, recompensing
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