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recoup
[ri-koop]
verb (used with object)
to get back the equivalent of.
to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.
Synonyms: , , ,to regain or recover.
to reimburse or indemnify; pay back.
to recoup a person for expenses.
Synonyms: ,Law.to withhold (a portion of something due), having some rightful claim to do so.
verb (used without object)
to get back an equivalent, as of something lost.
Law.(of a defendant in a lawsuit) to plead that one is owed, in the same matter, an amount by the plaintiff which applies against the payment of one’s own debt to the plaintiff.
noun
an act of recouping.
recoup
/ ɪˈː /
verb
to regain or make good (a financial or other loss)
(tr) to reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
law to keep back (something due), having rightful claim to do so; withhold; deduct
Other 51Թ Forms
- recoupable adjective
- recoupment noun
- nonrecoupable adjective
- unrecoupable adjective
- ˈdzܱ貹 adjective
- ˈdzܱ賾Գ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of recoup1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of recoup1
Example Sentences
L.A.’s restaurants and bars are struggling to recoup business losses from curfews and protests, closing for days and pivoting business models: ‘We don’t have any reservations.’
Jonathan said he was thankful for many community fundraisers and online campaigns that have helped recoup a small portion of the losses.
And when they sought legal advice to try to recoup their losses, they say that a park employee made veiled threats to them.
To recoup those expenses, insurance companies are expected to hike rates on homeowners through monthly surcharges.
Marshall questioned where the funds the Trump administration has recouped from layoffs and federal funding freezes will be going — and why it couldn’t go to childcare.
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