v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. make amends to (a person) or for (a loss etc.).
2 requite; reward or punish (a person or action).
--n.
1. a reward; requital.
2 retribution; satisfaction given for an injury.
Etymology: ME f. OF recompense(r) f. LL recompensare (as RE-, COMPENSATE)