Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of defunct Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. defunct, inoperative (vs. operative) usage: no longer in force or use; inactive; "a defunct law"; "a defunct organization" 2. defunct, dead (vs. alive) usage: having ceased to exist or live; "the will of a defunct aunt"; "a defunct Indian tribe" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of defunct (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: subrosa Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language