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From the verb compensate: (⇒ conjugate)
compensating is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

compensating
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Synonyms:

refunding, atoning, adjusting, reimbursing, repaying, settling, balancing, in compensation, balanced , compensatory, remunerating, paying, indemnificatory, remunerative, making up, offsetting, rewarding , overcompensating, making amends, outweighing, redressing

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Sense: Verb: pay

Synonyms:

pay , remunerate, pay out, pay off

Sense: Verb: repay

Synonyms:

repay, refund , reimburse , indemnify, pay back, recoup, recompense, requite, remunerate, pay sb damages, pay sb reparations, pay sb compensation, satisfy

Sense: Verb: make amends - often followed by 'for'

Synonyms:

make amends, make amends for, make up, make up for, atone, atone for

Sense: Verb: offset - followed by 'for'

Synonyms:

offset , balance , balance out, counterbalance, counteract, cancel out, nullify, neutralize, neutralise (UK), even up, even out, square up, redress

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