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RECAPTURE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Recapture.

Recapture - as a noun

A legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount

The act of taking something back

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retaking13

Recapture - as a verb

Experience anew

Example: "She could not recapture that feeling of happiness"

Take up anew

Example: "The author recaptures an old idea here"

Take back by force, as after a battle

Example: "The military forces managed to recapture the fort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retake10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Capture again

Example: "Recapture the escaped prisoner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retake10

Example Sentences

"The recapture of the escaped prisoners was a major success for the police."
"The army's recapture of the strategic hill provided a significant advantage in the battle."
"After the recapture of the stolen jewelry, the police arrested the thief."
"The recapture of lost territory required careful planning and military force."
"The recapture of memories can be both a painful and enlightening process."
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Word Game Points

Is RECAPTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recapture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECAPTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is RECAPTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recapture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECAPTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RECAPTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recapture is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECAPTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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