re·coup (r -k p )v. re·couped, re·coup·ing, re·coups v.tr. 1. To receive an equivalent for; make up for: recoup a loss. See Synonyms at recover. 2. To return as an equivalent for; reimburse. 3. Law To deduct or withhold (part of something due) for an equitable reason. v.intr. To regain a former favorable position. n. The act of recouping. [Middle English recoupen, to cut short, from Old French recouper, to cut back : re-, re- + couper, to cut (from coup, blow; see coup).] re·coup a·ble adj.re·coup ment n. |
recoup [rɪˈkuːp]
vb
1. to regain or make good (a financial or other loss)
2. (tr) to reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
3. (Law) Law to keep back (something due), having rightful claim to do so; withhold; deduct
[from Old French recouper to cut back, from re- + couper to cut, from coper to behead; see coup1]
recoupable adj
recoupment n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | recoup - reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss |
| 2. | recoup - regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"; "Get permission to take a few days off from work" catch up with, make up - make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point; "I have to make up a French exam"; "Can I catch up with the material or is it too late?" | |
| 3. | recoup - retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes" keep, hold on - retain possession of; "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?"; "She kept her maiden name after she married" dock - deduct from someone's wages |
recoup
Translations
recoup [rɪˈkuːp] vt [+ costs, investment, money] → récupérer
to recoup one's losses → récupérer ce qu'on a perdu, se refaire
to recoup one's losses → récupérer ce qu'on a perdu, se refaire
recoup
vt
(= make good) money, amount → wieder einbringen or hereinbekommen; losses → wiedergutmachen, wettmachen
(Jur) → einbehalten
recoup [rɪˈkuːp] vt → ricuperare
to recoup one's losses → ricuperare le perdite, rifarsi
recoup [rɪˈkuːp] vt → ricuperare
to recoup one's losses → ricuperare le perdite, rifarsi
to recoup one's losses → ricuperare le perdite, rifarsi
recoup [rɪˈkuːp] vt → ricuperare
to recoup one's losses → ricuperare le perdite, rifarsi
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