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recoup

re·coup

UK/ɹɪˈkuːp/ US/ɹɪˈkup/ rare

verb

1.

reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

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2.

regain or make up for

  • “recuperate one”
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3.

retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

  • “My employer is withholding taxes”
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Origin

From French recouper (“cut short”).

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