unmew

/ˈʌnmiu/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or get rid of the mew of a young cat, especially by removing it from its mother.

“The breeder had to unmew the kitten so that it could be adopted.”

2. verb

to make a cat stop mewing.

“She tried to unmew the hungry kitten by feeding it.”

3. noun

the act of removing or getting rid of the mew of a young cat.

“The unmew of the kittens was a delicate process.”

Synonyms

  • muffle
  • silence
  • still

Antonyms

  • mew
  • mewling