Recoup vs. Recuperate

Recoup vs. Recuperate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Recoup and Recuperate

Recoupverb

To make back, as an investment.

He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested.to recoup losses made at the gaming table

Recuperateverb

To recover, especially from an illness; to get better from an illness.

Recoupverb

To recover from an error.

Recuperateverb

(sociology) To co-opt subversive ideas for mainstream use

Recoupverb

(legal) To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct.

A landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction.

Recuperateverb

regain or make up for;

recuperate one's losses
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Recoupverb

(transitive) To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.

Recuperateverb

regain a former condition after a financial loss;

We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90The company managed to recuperate

Recoupverb

reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

Recuperateverb

restore to good health or strength

Recoupverb

regain or make up for;

recuperate one's losses

Recuperateverb

get over an illness or shock;

The patient is recuperating
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Recoupverb

retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments;

My employer is withholding taxes