defunding

[US]/[ˈdɪfʌndɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈdɪfʌndɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of withdrawing financial support.; The process of reducing or eliminating funding for a particular program or organization.
v.To withdraw financial support from.

Phrases & Collocations

defunding planned parenthood

defunding the police

defunding efforts

defunding proposal

defunding initiatives

defunding programs

defunding schools

defunding healthcare

defunding agencies

defunding public services

Example Sentences

the city council voted to defunding the police department by 10%.

critics warn that defunding public schools could harm students.

there's a growing debate about whether defunding the military is feasible.

advocates are pushing for defunding fossil fuel subsidies.

the proposal to defunding the arts program sparked controversy.

many believe defunding ineffective programs is a necessary step.

the governor opposed the plan to defunding social services.

defunding the prison system is a key part of their platform.

the consequences of defunding the healthcare system are concerning.

they are exploring options for defunding wasteful government spending.

the community organized to protest the defunding of youth programs.

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