divest
to strip of clothing, ornament, etc.: The wind divested the trees of their leaves.
to strip or deprive (someone or something), especially of property or rights; dispossess.
to rid of or free from: He divested himself of all responsibility for the decision.
Law. to take away or alienate (property, rights, etc.).
Commerce.
to sell off: to divest holdings.
to rid of through sale: The corporation divested itself of its subsidiaries.
Origin of divest
1synonym study For divest
Other words for divest
Other words from divest
- un·di·vest·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for divest
/ (daɪˈvɛst) /
to strip (of clothes): to divest oneself of one's coat
to deprive or dispossess
property law to take away an estate or interest in property vested (in a person)
Origin of divest
1Derived forms of divest
- divestible, adjective
- divestiture (daɪˈvɛstɪtʃə), divesture (daɪˈvɛstʃə) or divestment, noun
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