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divest

/daɪˈvɛst/
verb
  1. To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

    "When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day."

    Similar: deprive, dispossess

  2. To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.

    "As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels."

    Similar: sell off

  3. To undress.

    Similar: disrobe, undress

Synonymsdeprive, dispossess, disrobe, undress, sell off
Antonymsdress, invest

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