Definition of recoup

verb (v)

• reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss (verb.possession)

  Synonym: reimburse
  

  source: wordnet30
• regain or make up for (verb.possession)

  Synonym: recover, recuperate
  

  source: wordnet30
• retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments (verb.possession)

  Synonym: deduct, withhold
  

  source: wordnet30
• To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct; as, where a landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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