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verb

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1. To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

   Example: When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day.

   Synonyms:deprivedispossess

2. To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.

   Example: As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels.

   Synonyms:sell off
   Antonyms:invest

3. To undress.

   Synonyms:disrobeundress
   Antonyms:dress