verbid

/ˈvɜrbɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A verb that has been made into a noun, especially a verb that ends in -ing.

“The project manager gave a status update, which was a good verbid for the team’s progress.”

2. verb

To make or change a verb into a noun.

“The writer verbid the action of running to create a vivid image in the reader’s mind.”

Synonyms

  • gerund
  • verbing

Antonyms

  • deverb
  • unverb