Associations to the word «Recoup»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
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
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.