Verb: recoup ri'koop
- Regain or make up for
"recoup one's losses";
- recover, recuperate
- Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
"The insurance company recouped the policyholder for the stolen items";
- reimburse
- 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