Definitions

1. verb

to make less rich or less enjoyable; to spoil or mar the quality of

“The rainstorm began to unteem the beautiful beach day, turning it into a gloomy and wet experience.”

2. verb

to empty or drain (something, especially a vessel)

“The pump will unteem the water from the tank, allowing it to be reused elsewhere.”

3. verb

to deprive of a quality or property; to remove or take away

“The disease began to unteem the once-thriving city, causing widespread poverty and despair.”

4. noun

the act of unteeming something

“The process of unteeming the polluted lake took years of planning and coordination.”