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divest
/daɪˈvɛst/
verb
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
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
To undress.
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