The term 'make recompense' can be summarized as 'ATONE', which is a five-letter word. To ATONE means to make amends for a wrong or offense, usually by offering an apology or reparation. It is often used in religious contexts, where it implies a spiritual reconciliation with God. In a more general sense, it can refer to any attempt to make up for a wrong or to restore a relationship that has been damaged.