Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unget

Verb
/ʌnˈɡɛt/
Definition
To undo or reverse the act of obtaining; to relinquish or let go of something previously acquired.
Examples
  • After realizing the mistake, she wished she could unget the decision she made.
  • It’s not always easy to unget something once you have it.
  • In retrospect, he wanted to unget that extra help he accepted during the project.
Meaning
The act of returning or giving back something that was obtained or acquired.
Synonyms
  • Revoke
  • Withdraw
  • Relinquish
  • Return