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dial back(verb, expression, change, smooth, settle)
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disburse(verb, meet, present, discharge, settle)
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do penance(verb, expression, correct, compensate, redeem)
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equalize(verb, right, restore, pay, equal)
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fruit
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give(restore, convey, send)
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give and take(expression, idiom, right)
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grease(noun, verb, prize, pay, reward)
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just desserts(noun, expression, compensation, redress, revenge)
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lex talionis(expression, adverb, compensation, meed, equally)
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liquidate(verb, meet, present, discharge, settle)
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making amends
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making good(expression, satisfy, pay, reward, compensate)
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mend(verb, change, smooth, settle, correct)
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merit(noun, power, right, return, prize)
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offsetting(help, compensation, restitution)
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pay damages(expression, pay, compensate, square, reimburse)
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paying back(expression, payment, settlement, remuneration, repay)
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payoff(noun, take, meet, honor, gain)
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premium(noun, support, take, meet, honor)
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