Entry Word: recoup

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to get again in oneʼs possession <tried to recoup the $1,000 he had when he walked into the casino by risking his last dollar on a slot machine> — see recover 1
2 to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury <Iʼll pay for the movie as a way of recouping you for the pizza> — see compensate 1