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recapture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of recapture

the act or process of getting something back
  • the recapture of the territory may take longer than expected
Synonyms of recapture

reclamation, recoupment, recovery, repossession, retrieval
Words Related to recapture

recruitment, replenishment

redemption, rescue
Near Antonyms of recapture

loss, misplacement

recapture

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of recapture

to get again in oneʼs possession
  • our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble
Synonyms of recapture

get back, re-collect, reacquire, reclaim, recoup, recover, regain, repossess, retake, retrieve
Words Related to recapture

recruit, replenish

redeem, repurchase

rescue
Near Antonyms of recapture

lose, mislay, misplace

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