Avenge
Avenge verb - To punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for.
Usage example: a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death
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Recompense and avenge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recompense" instead a verb "Avenge".
Recompense
Recompense verb - To make a return for.
Usage example: the wealthy gentleman told the poor little girl she could recompense his generosity simply by enjoying her new toys
Avenge and recompense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avenge" instead a verb "Recompense".
Nearby Words: recompensed, recompensing
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