Definition of "defunded" [defunded]

• Simple past tense and past participle of defund. (verb)

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• "Since Williams was let go, conservatives have been calling for NPR to be "defunded" over the incident, with Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S. C.) and House Minority Leader John Boehner suggesting a "left wing radio network" shouldn't be receiving public funds."
• "No Republican demanded that these firms be "defunded" by Congress."
• "That's why the Tories "defunded" the agency, Kenney explained."