Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unlive

verb

/ʌnˈlɪv/

Definition

To cease to live or exist; to negate one’s life.

Examples

In the novel, the character wishes to unlive the traumatic events of their past.
He used a time machine to unlive a few days of troublesome memories.
Some philosophers argue that we cannot truly unlive our experiences, as they shape our identity.

Meaning

The term ‘unlive’ refers to the act of making something no longer alive or in a state of existence. It is commonly used in philosophical or metaphorical contexts.