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Verb: recoup  ri'koop
  1. Regain or make up for
    "recoup one's losses";
    - recover, recuperate
     
  2. Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
    "The insurance company recouped the policyholder for the stolen items";
    - reimburse
     
  3. Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
    "The company will recoup the advance from future earnings";
    - withhold, deduct

Derived forms: recouped, recoups, recouping

Type of: acquire, compensate, get, hold on, keep, recompense, remunerate