remunerate vs recompense

remunerate is not a noun while recompense is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
remunerate	No	No	Yes	No
recompense	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, remunerate and recompense are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of remunerate include compensate.

remunerate (noun)	recompense (noun)
	the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
	payment or reward (as for service rendered)

remunerate (verb)	recompense (verb)
make payment to; compensate	make payment to; compensate
	make amends for; pay compensation for