'Recoup' definitions:
Definition of 'recoup'
(from WordNet)
verb
Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss [syn: recoup, reimburse]
verb
Regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" [syn: recover, recoup, recuperate]
verb
Definition of 'Recoup'
From: GCIDE
- Recoup \Re*coup"\, Recoupe \Re*coupe"\ (-k??p"), v. t. [F. recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.]
- 1. (Law) 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To get an equivalent or compensation for; as, to recoup money lost at the gaming table; to recoup one's losses in the share market. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and in the passive. [1913 Webster]
- Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. --Froude. [1913 Webster]
- Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom. --Duke of Argyll. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'recoup'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- atone,
- get back,
- kick back,
- make amends,
- make good,
- make reparation,
- make restitution,
- make up,
- make up for,
- make up to,
- pay back,
- pay in kind,
- quit,
- ransom,
- recapture,
- reclaim,
- reclaiming,
- reclamation,
- recompense,
- recoupment,
- recover,
- recovery,
- recruit,
- recuperate,
- recuperation,
- recycle,
- redeem,
- redemption,
- redress,
- refund,
- regain,
- regainment,
- reimburse,
- remunerate,
- renovate,
- reoccupation,
- reoccupy,
- repay,
- replevin,
- replevy,
- repossess,
- repossession,
- requite,
- rescue,
- restoration,
- restore,
- resume,
- resumption,
- retake,
- retaking,
- retrieval,
- retrieve,
- revindicate,
- revindication,
- revival,
- revive,
- salvage,
- take back,
- trover,
- win back