Recompense and Refuse

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Recompense verb - To give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received.

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Refuse is an antonym for recompense in pay back topic.

Nearby Words: recompensed, recompensing

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Recompense is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

legal recompense

legal refuse

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