The difference between Disrobe and Divest

When used as verbs, disrobe means to undress someone or something, whereas divest means to strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).


check bellow for the other definitions of Disrobe and Divest

  1. Disrobe as a verb (transitive):

    to undress someone or something

  2. Disrobe as a verb (intransitive):

    to undress oneself

  1. Divest as a verb (transitive):

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

    Examples:

    "synonyms: deprive dispossess"

    "You shall never divest me of my right to free speech."

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

  2. Divest as a verb (transitive, finance):

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

    Examples:

    "synonyms: sell off"

    "ant invest"

    "In 2011 the company divested an 81% majority stake in its foreign subsidiary."

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

  3. Divest as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To undress.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: undress disrobe"

    "ant dress"

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