ungrow

/ˈʌngroʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to fail to grow or develop

“The plant began to ungrow due to the lack of sunlight and water.”

2. verb

to become smaller or less developed

“The company’s profits started to ungrow after the economic downturn.”

3. noun

a situation where something fails to grow or develop

“The ungrowth of the plant was due to the disease that infected it.”

Synonyms

  • decline
  • deteriorate
  • shrivel
  • stagnate

Antonyms

  • develop
  • flourish
  • grow
  • increase