unroost

/ˌənˈruːst/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove birds from their roost or nesting place, especially in order to scare them away.

“The farmer had to unroost the geese from the field to make way for the new crops.”

2. noun

the act of removing birds from their roost or nesting place.

“The unroosting of the birds was a necessary measure to protect the crops.”

Synonyms

  • disturb
  • scare away

Antonyms

  • nest
  • roost