verb (v)

• reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  reimburse
  

  source: wordnet30
• regain or make up for(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  recover, recuperate
  

  source: wordnet30
• retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  deduct, withhold
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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; as, where a landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction.(verb)

  source: webster1913