Complete Definition of "divest"

English

Pronunciation
rhymes|�st

Verb
en-verb

  1. archaic To remove all of one's clothing; to strip.
  2. context|archaic|figurative To strip, deprive or dispossess oneself of something (such as a right, passion, privilege or prejudice).

#: You shall never divest my right to free speech.
#: When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself all of my prejudices, ready to start the day.

Synonyms
sense|remove one's clothing strip strip off, strip down, unclothe, disrobe

Antonyms
sense|remove one's clothing invest, get dressed, dress, robe, clothe

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