N. compensation, equation,
commutation,
indemnification, compromise neutralization,
nullification,
counteraction, reaction, measure for measure, retaliation equalization, robbing peter to pay paul,
set-off,
offset, make-weight, casting-weight,
counterpoise,
ballast,
indemnity, equivalent, quid pro quo,
bribe, hush money,
amends,
counterbalance,
counterclaim, cross-debt, cross-demand
V. make compensation,
compensate,
compense,
indemnify,
counteract,
countervail,
counterpoise, balance, outbalance, overbalance,
counterbalance, set off,
hedge, square, give and take, make up for, lee way, cover, fill up,
neutralize,
nullify,
equalize, make good,
redeem Adv. in return, in consideration, but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding, nevertheless,
nathless, none the less, although, though,
albeit,
howbeit,
mauger, at all events, at any rate, be that as it may, for all that, even so, on the other, hand, at the same time, quoad minus, quand meme, however that may be, after all is said and done, taking one thing with another
Phr. "light is mingled with the gloom", every dark cloud has a silver lining, primo avulso non deficit alter, saepe creat molles aspera spina rosas, quantity by comparison with a standard
N. forgiveness,
pardon,
condonation, grace, # remission,
absolution,
amnesty,
oblivion,
indulgence,
reprieve,
conciliation,
reconcilement,
reconciliation,
propitiation,
excuse,
exoneration,
quittance, release,
indemnity, bill of indemnity, act of indemnity, covenant of indemnity, deed of indemnity,
exculpation,
longanimity,
placability, amantium irae, locus paenitentiae,
forbearance V. forgive, forgive and forget,
pardon,
condone, think no more of, let bygones be bygones, shake hands, forget an injury,
excuse, pass over, overlook, wink at, bear with, allow for, make allowances for, let one down easily, not be too hard upon, pocket the affront, let off,
remit,
absolve, give absolution,
reprieve,
acquit, beg pardon, ask pardon, implore pardon,
conciliate,
propitiate,
placate, make up a quarrel, let the wound heal
Adv. cry you mercy
Phr. veniam petimusque damusque vicissim, more in sorrow than in anger, comprendre tout c'est tout pardonner, "the offender never pardons"
N. reward,
recompense,
remuneration,
meed, # guerdon, reguerdon|, price,
indemnity,
indemnification,
quittance, compensation,
reparation, redress, satisfaction,
reckoning, acknowledgment,
requital,
amends,
sop,
atonement,
retribution, consideration, return, quid pro quo,
salvage,
perquisite,
vail,
douceur,
bribe, hush money, smart money|,
blackmail,
extortion, carcelage|,
solatium, allowance,
salary,
stipend, wages, compensation, pay, payment,
emolument, tribute,
batta, shot,
scot,
bonus,
premium,
tip, fee,
honorarium,
hire, dasturi, dustoori,
mileage, crown
V. reward,
recompense, repay, requite,
remunerate,
munerate,
compensate, fee, pay one's footing, make amends,
indemnify,
atone, satisfy, acknowledge, get for one's pains, reap the fruits of,
tip Phr. fideli certa merces, honor virtutis praemium, tibi seris tibi metis
