inswamp

/ɪnˈswæmp/

Definitions

1. verb

to drain an area of water, especially a swamp, by making a channel or ditch

“The engineers inswamped the wetlands to make way for new construction.”

2. noun

the act or process of draining a swamp

“The inswamp of the wetlands was a crucial step in preserving the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • drain

Antonyms

  • flood
  • swamp