defunds

The word “defunds” has 2 syllables: de-funds

It's pronounced as /diˈfʌndz/


What is synonym and antonym for defunds?

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

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


Synonyms for defunds

Antonyms for defunds

  • bequeaths
  • contributes
  • donates
  • endows
  • establishes
  • finances
  • founds
  • funds
  • organizes
  • subscribes
  • subsidizes
  • supports
  • underwrites

Meanings of defunds

  • verb
    1. To cancel funding for.

Example Sentences

  • The government often defunds programs it deems ineffective.
  • When the city defunds schools, students are the ones who suffer.
  • Congress sometimes defunds agencies to redirect resources elsewhere.
  • The council defunds projects that fail to show progress.
  • If the state defunds this initiative, thousands could lose support.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defunds, such as: bequeaths, contributes, disendows, donates, draws, endows, establishes.

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