rebreed

/ˈriːbrid/

Definitions

1. verb

to breed again, typically after a period of absence or decline

“The conservation team decided to rebreed the endangered species in a controlled environment.”

2. noun

the act or process of breeding again

“The rebreed population of wolves has started to thrive in the wildlife sanctuary.”

Synonyms

  • breed
  • repopulate

Antonyms

  • annihilate
  • exterminate