English to English verb
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deprive of status or authority | | Example: he was divested of his rights and his title They disinvested themselves of their rights
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2 |
reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment) | | Example: The company decided to divest the board of trustees divested $20 million in real estate property There was pressure on the university to disinvest in South Africa
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3 |
remove (someone's or one's own) clothes | | Example: The nurse quickly undressed the accident victim She divested herself of her outdoor clothes He disinvested himself of his garments
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