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Recoup

//ɹɪˈkuːp// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To make back (an investment or similar). intransitive, transitive

    "He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested."

  2. 2
    retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments wordnet
  3. 3
    To recover from an error. intransitive
  4. 4
    regain or make up for wordnet
  5. 5
    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. transitive

    "A landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction."

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  1. 6
    reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss wordnet
  2. 7
    To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive voice. transitive

    "Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost."

Etymology

From French recouper (“cut short”).

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