Definition

To stop providing money or financial support to an organization or project.

Example

The government decided to defund several programs that were not effective.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that some people want to defund certain public programs?

Yeah, I read about that. It's a pretty controversial topic.

I wonder what will happen if they really go through with it.

It could really impact a lot of communities, that's for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Defund → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "fund" (from Latin "fundare", meaning to provide or supply). The word "defund" means to take away funding or financial support from something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking away' ('de-') the 'supply' ('fund') — that's why defund means to remove financial support.

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