Divest

verb

/daɪˈvɛst/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo 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."

2.verbTo 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."

3.verbTo undress.

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