Associations to the word «Recoup»

Wiktionary

RECOUP, verb. To make back, as an investment.
RECOUP, verb. To recover from an error.
RECOUP, verb. (legal) 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.
RECOUP, verb. (transitive) To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.

Dictionary definition

RECOUP, verb. Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss.
RECOUP, verb. Regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses".
RECOUP, verb. Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes".

Wise words

All our words from loose using have lost their edge.
Ernest Hemingway