recoup (v.)

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

    [ Syn: reimburse ]

  2. regain or make up for; recuperate ones losses

    [ Syn: recover , recuperate ]

  3. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; My employer is withholding taxes

    [ Syn: withhold , deduct ]

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