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
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Disrobe as a verb (transitive):
to undress someone or something
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Disrobe as a verb (intransitive):
to undress oneself
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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."
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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."
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Divest as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To undress.
Examples:
"synonyms: undress disrobe"
"ant dress"