unnestle

/ənˈnɛsəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the nestling or to cause to leave its nest.

“The mother bird had to unnestle her chicks to protect them from the harsh winter.”

2. verb

to take the nestling or young bird from its nest.

“The park ranger had to unnestle a baby bird from its nest to move it to a safer location.”

3. verb

to remove someone or something from a sheltered or protected place.

“The manager had to unnestle his employees from their comfort zone to push the company forward.”

4. verb

to leave or depart from a sheltered or protected place.

“The bird began to unnestle from its nest, preparing to fly for the first time.”

Synonyms

  • dislodge
  • evict
  • oust
  • remove

Antonyms

  • establish
  • nest
  • settle