Hostile, adverse; fierce.

That may serve as a recompense. Obsolete. rare.

Having the function of compensating; affording compensation.

That provides reward or remuneration; profitable.

Compensating.

= compensatory, adj.

That makes up for a defect or lack.

That compensates.

Of or pertaining to compensation.

That redeems (in various senses). In later use frequently in redeeming feature, redeeming quality, etc.

Pertaining or tending to idemnification.