compenser

Definitions of compenser
  1. verb
    make reparations or amends for
    synonyms: corriger
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    antonyms:
    léser
    treat unjustly; do wrong to
    types:
    expier, faire pénitence, subir sa peine
    make amends for
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    compensate for or counterbalance
    synonyms: contrebalancer
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    type of:
    équilibrer
    bring into balance or equilibrium
  3. verb
    make up for
    synonyms: annuler, contrebalancer, neutraliser
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    types:
    contrebalancer, neutraliser
    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
    type of:
    équilibrer
    bring into balance or equilibrium
  4. verb
    adjust for
    synonyms: contrebalancer, égaliser
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    type of:
    équilibrer
    bring into balance or equilibrium
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