divest sb of sth
formal — phrasal verb with divest /dɪˈvest/ verb [I or T] mainly USDefinition
› to take something off or away from someone or yourself: There is a growing movement to divest the monarchy of its remaining constitutional power. She divested herself of her cumbersome attire.Taking things away from someone or somewhereRemoving and getting rid of things
(Definition of divest sb of sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- appropriate verb (TAKE)
- confiscate verb
- cream sth/sb off phrasal verb
- de- prefix
- debug verb (REMOVE DEVICES)
- denude verb
- get sth off (sth) phrasal verb
- impound verb
- infringe on/upon sth phrasal verb
- knock sth out of sb phrasal verb
- nab verb
- root sth/sb out phrasal verb (GET RID OF)
- rout sb out phrasal verb
- seize verb
- seizure noun (TAKING)
- shear verb (CUT)
- strip sb of sth phrasal verb
- suck sb/sth dry idiom
- sweep verb (REMOVE)
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