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despam

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To remove spam (unwanted messages) from.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, transitive

Examples

  • I really need to despam my mailbox: it's full of junk mail.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To remove a spamblock from (an e-mail address).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, transitive

Examples

  • I hope the spambots don't manage to despam my e-mail address.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From de- + spam.