English Synonym Finder

defund

Definitions

To prevent from receiving funds.

To withdraw financial support from an organization or institution.

Examples

The city council voted to defund the local arts program in order to balance the budget.

Activists are calling on the government to defund projects that contribute to environmental degradation.

There is a heated debate about whether it is wise to defund public services during an economic recession.

Synonyms

de-finance divest cut withdraw definance deprive drain

Antonyms

fund finance subsidize endow invest support back