unhedge

/ənˈhɛdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or clear of hedges or bushes

“The farmer unhedged the entire field to plant new crops.”

2. verb

to reduce or eliminate the protection or safeguard of something

“The company’s unhedging of the investment led to significant losses.”

3. verb

to reveal or disclose previously hidden or confidential information

“The whistleblower’s unhedging of the scandal led to widespread outrage.”

4. noun

the act or process of removing or clearing of hedges or bushes

“The unhedge of the land was a labor-intensive process.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • disclose
  • remove

Antonyms

  • conceal
  • hedge
  • protect