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RECAPTURED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Recaptured.

Recaptured - 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

Recaptured - 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 recaptured prisoners were led back to their cells."
"The recaptured territory was heavily fortified to prevent another invasion."
"The recaptured ship was returned to its rightful owners."
"The recaptured hostages were finally reunited with their families."
"The recaptured fugitive was immediately returned to prison."
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Word Game Points

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

RECAPTURED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RECAPTURED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recaptured is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECAPTURED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is RECAPTURED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recaptured is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECAPTURED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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