unfeed

/ˈʌnfɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of food or nourishment

“The mother had to unfeed her child to administer the medication.”

2. verb

to remove food from (a container or an animal)

“The pet owner had to unfeed the bird’s cage.”

3. verb

to deprive of something (usually abstract) that one has been receiving

“The company will unfeed its clients of the new updates.”

4. noun

the act of depriving someone or something of food or nourishment

“The unfeed of the animal caused it to become malnourished.”

5. noun

the act of removing food from (a container or an animal)

“The unfeed of the bird’s cage was a daily task.”

6. noun

the act of depriving someone or something of something (usually abstract) that one has been receiving

“The unfeed of the company’s clients was a major issue.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • withhold

Antonyms

  • feed
  • nourish