recoup in WordNet English dictionary

1. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
   "My employer is withholding taxes"
   withhold  deduct  recoup 
   
2. regain or make up for
   "recuperate one's losses"
   recover  recoup  recuperate 
   
3. reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
   recoup  reimburse