recoup Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
reimburse.
verb regain or make up for
recuperate; recover.
- recuperate one's losses
verb retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
deduct; withhold.
- My employer is withholding taxes

F. recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.

(Law) 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; as, where a landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction.
To get an equivalent or compensation for; as, to recoup money lost at the gaming table; to recoup one's losses in the share market.
To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and in the passive.
Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. Froude.

Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom. Duke of Argyll.