Synonyms of recoup

recoup

verb

ri-ˈküp 

1

as in to recapture

to get again in one's possession

tried to recoup the $1,000 he had when he walked into the casino by risking his last dollar on a slot machine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recapture
• regain
• retrieve
• recover
• reclaim
• retake
• get back
• repossess
• reacquire
• replenish
• re-collect
• recruit
• redeem
• rescue
• repurchase

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• misplace
• mislay

2

as in to compensate

to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury

you will have to submit the proper paperwork before the insurance company will recoup you for the damage to your vehicle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensate
• reimburse
• satisfy
• pay
• indemnify
• repay
• remunerate
• refund
• recompense
• requite
• repair
• redress
• remedy
• discharge
• quit

3

as in to recover

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

he's recouping at home after a bout of the flu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recover
• improve
• heal
• recuperate
• gain
• come back
• convalesce
• rally
• mend
• revive
• pull round
• snap back
• survive
• come to
• come around
• come round
• recruit
• cheer (up)
• perk (up)
• pick up
• pull through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come down
• collapse
• fail
• decline
• weaken
• deteriorate
• fade
• wilt
• sink
• waste (away)
• worsen
• wither
• degenerate
• ail
• sicken
• languish
• relapse
• regress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recoup

Mayors since have worked, and largely failed, to find a way for the city to recoup any of the revenue coming from parking fees since. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

But history shows that the public almost never recoups the initial subsidy. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

In addition, rural residents are more likely to be uninsured, meaning hospitals and emergency services may not be able to recoup the cost of their care. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026

The settlements allowing federal authorities to recoup the funds helped resolve allegations that several companies made false certifications on their PPP loan and forgiveness applications. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026