Compensate is an action that involves making up for a loss or providing a form of payment. REVENGE is the act of taking REVENGE on someone or something, usually in response to a perceived wrong. GRANT is to give something, usually money, to someone. ANSWER is a response to a question or statement. REFUND is the return of money previously paid. COUNTERBALANCE is to balance out or OFFSET something with an equal force. COUNTERACT is to oppose or neutralize the effect of something. EXPIATE is to make amends for a wrong or sin. PAY is to give money in exchange for goods or services. ATONE is to make amends for a wrong or sin. REPAY is to PAY back money that was borrowed or owed. OFFSET is to COUNTERBALANCE or equalize. RECOUP is to regain or recover something lost. REQUITE is to REPAY or recompense. Makeamends is to apologize and try to repair a relationship. Renumerate is to PAY someone for their work or services.