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

Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Disclosure Day all fell short of expectations, although the latter at least recouped its production budget. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

Tensions had been building between the Crown and the colonies over the previous decade, as Britain tried to levy taxes on its colonies to recoup war debts. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026

According to a source who spoke to Page Six, Taylor and Travis jetted off to an undisclosed location shortly after his Super Bowl loss to recoup on a romantic getaway. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026