recoup | ||
1. | [ verb ] (business) reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss | |
Synonyms: | reimburse | |
Related terms: | compensate reimbursement | |
2. | [ verb ] regain or make up for | |
Synonyms: | recuperate recover | |
Examples: | "recuperate one's losses" |
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Related terms: | get make_up | |
3. | [ verb ] retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments | |
Synonyms: | deduct withhold | |
Examples: | "My employer is withholding taxes" |
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Related terms: | keep dock withholder | |
Similar spelling: |
recopy recap |