defunding

The word “defunding” has 3 syllables: de-fund-ing

It's pronounced as /diˈfʌndɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for defunding?

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

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


Synonyms for defunding

  • disendowing
  • drawing
  • receiving
  • subsisting

Antonyms for defunding

  • bequeathing
  • contributing
  • donating
  • endowing
  • establishing
  • financing
  • founding
  • funding
  • organizing
  • subscribing
  • subsidizing
  • supporting
  • underwriting

Meanings of defunding

  • verb
    1. To cancel funding for.

Example Sentences

  • The city council is considering defunding outdated infrastructure projects.
  • Many citizens protested against defunding the local library.
  • The government’s plan of defunding certain programs caused controversy.
  • Activists are campaigning for defunding specific military initiatives.
  • The organization faced backlash after defunding several community services.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defunding, such as: bequeathing, contributing, disendowing, donating, drawing, endowing, establishing.

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