Reference meaning

divest

verb·Reference

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take away possessions from someone

Related source terms

deprivestrip

Other meanings

2. verb

deprive of status or authority

3. verb

reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment)

4. verb

remove (someone's or one's own) clothes

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