Unperform
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unperform is a verb meaning (sociology, transitive) To cease to perform; to undo or dismantle (a social or cultural practice) by refusing to take part.
Meaning
(sociology, transitive) To cease to perform; to undo or dismantle (a social or cultural practice) by refusing to take part.
Example Sentences
Set against the ongoing legacy of minstrelsy, Banks argues against race as a meaningful category and brings to our attention strategies to unperform and dismantle it.
Word Forms
- unperforms
- unperforming
- unperformed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unstaged, encouragements, completed, accomplished, executed, performed.
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