divests

Verb

divest (third-person singular simple present divests, present participle divesting, simple past and past participle divested)

1. (transitive) To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
   • You shall never divest me of my right to free speech.

   Synonyms:

   deprive, dispossess

2. (transitive) To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
   • In 2011, the company divested an 81% majority stake in its foreign subsidiary.

   Synonyms:

   sell off

   Antonyms:

   invest

3. (archaic, transitive) To undress.
   • Having divested the child he kissed her gently and gave her a little pat to make her stand off.1897, Henry James, What Maisie Knew

   Synonyms:

   undress, disrobe

   Antonyms:

   dress