compensate vs redress

compensate is not a noun while redress is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compensate	No	No	Yes	No
redress	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, compensate and redress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compensate include correct, right.

compensate (noun)	redress (noun)
	act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
	a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

compensate (verb)	redress (verb)
make payment to; compensate	make reparations or amends for
make amends for; pay compensation for
do or give something to somebody in return
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities