The word "defunding" means to stop providing money or funds to something, usually a specific organization or cause. It implies the withdrawal of financial support, which can result in reduced resources or services being available. Full definition
Although Trump does not have a governing or voting record, his public statements in support of defunding Planned Parenthood are in line with what Vice President - elect Mike Pence supported during his time in Congress and tenure as governor of Indiana. (washingtonpost.com)
«The president has made it very clear he is not going to sign any bill that includes defunding of Planned Parenthood, so that's another issue that awaits a new president, hopefully with a different point of view about Planned Parenthood.» (washingtonpost.com)
Many of our communities have already been effectively defunded by ever changing policies and programs. (croakey.org)