divested

/D AY0 V EH1 S T IH0 D/

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.”
syn: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.”
syn:sell off
ant:invest
3
To undress.
syn:disrobe undress
ant:dress

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