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v. To receive an equivalent for; make up for: recoup a loss. See Synonyms at recover.

v. To return as an equivalent for; reimburse.

v. Law To deduct or withhold (part of something due) for an equitable reason.

verb-intransitive. To regain a former favorable position.

n. The act of recouping.

v. To make back, as an investment.

v. To recover from an error.

v. 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.

v. To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.

v. 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.

v. To get an equivalent or compensation for.

v. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and in the passive.

In law, to keep back as a set-off or discount; diminish by keeping back a part: as, to recoup from a servant's wages the damages caused by his negligence; to recoup from the price of goods sold a claim for breach of warranty as to quality.

To reimburse or indemnify for a loss or damage by a corresponding advantage: commonly used reflexively.

To return or bring in an amount equal to.

n. In law, the keeping back of something which is due; a deduction; recoupment; discount.

v. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

v. reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

v. regain or make up for

"Moreover, many insurance companies (including mine) refuse to pay the $30,000 cost, reasoning that any economic benefit they would recoup is years down the road."

recoupe   

recouped    recouping    recoups   

recompense    remunerate    compensate   

recoupment    recoupable   

deduct    reimburse    indemnify    pay    compensate    retrieve   

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