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RECOUP

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Recoup.

Recoup - as a verb

Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reimburse

Regain or make up for

Example: "Recuperate one's losses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recoverrecuperate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

Example: "My employer is withholding taxes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deductwithhold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He hopes to recoup his investment in the stock market."
"She managed to recoup the money she had lost in the casino."
"The company took several measures to recoup its losses."
"The actor signed a contract to recoup a percentage of the profits from the movie."
"After years of hard work, he finally recouped his reputation."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recoup is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOUP has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RECOUP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recoup is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECOUP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RECOUP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recoup is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOUP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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