defund

[ dee-fuhnd ]

/ diˈfʌnd /

verb (used with object)

to withdraw financial support from, especially as an instrument of legislative control: Many university programs were defunded by the recent government cutbacks.

to deplete the financial resources of: The cost of the lawsuit defunded the company's operating budget.

Nearby words

defroster, defs., deft, defunct, defunctive, defund, defuse, defusion, defuze, defy, deg

Origin of defund

de- + fund

Examples from the Web for defund

A companion bill slated for a vote to defund DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) was shelved.
Pelosi to Boehner: I Quashed Impeachment, and So Can You|Eleanor Clift|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite a threatened amendment to defund Obamacare from Ted Cruz, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the omnibus budget Thursday.
Senate Passes Omnibus Budget|Ben Jacobs|January 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“You know, they pushed us into this fight to defund Obamacare and shut down the government,” he said.
The Deal Has Passed, But Don’t Hold Your Breath for Bipartisanship|Jamelle Bouie|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A group of senators sought to defund the Vietnam War, but that group was bipartisan.
The GOP’s Moral Failures|Michael Tomasky|October 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Other Republicans were more optimstic that they could defund Obamacare.
House Republicans Throw In the Towel|Ben Jacobs|October 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST