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Synonyms
re·coup (rĭ-kōōṕ)

[Middle English recoupen, to cut short, from Old French recouper, to cut back, re-, re-, + couper, to cut (from coup, blow; see coup).]

verb: -couped, -coup·ing, -coups. 

transitive verb 

  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.

intransitive verb 

To regain a former favorable position.

noun 

The act of recouping.

derivatives

re·couṕa·ble
adjective
re·couṕment
noun