defunded

The word “defunded” has 3 syllables: de-fund-ed

It's pronounced as /diˈfʌndɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for defunded?

In the thesaurus, “defunded” has 4 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defunded along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for defunded

  • disendowed
  • drew
  • received
  • subsisted

Antonyms for defunded

  • bequeathed
  • contributed
  • donated
  • endowed
  • established
  • financed
  • founded
  • funded
  • organized
  • subscribed
  • subsidized
  • supported
  • underwrote

Meanings of defunded

  • verb
    1. To cancel funding for.

Example Sentences

  • Several community programs were defunded last year due to budget cuts.
  • The charity was defunded after failing to meet its accountability standards.
  • Many activists were upset that the health initiative had been defunded.
  • The school district defunded extracurricular activities to save money.
  • That research project was defunded when the grant expired.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defunded, such as: bequeathed, contributed, disendowed, donated, drew, endowed, established.

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