Recoup and Sink

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Recoup verb - To become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness.

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

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Sink is an antonym for recoup.

Nearby Words: recoupment, recouping

Sink verb - To become worse or of less value.

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Recoup is an antonym for sink.

Nearby Words: sinking, sinker

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