Synonyms of divest
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for divest is deprive. Other synonyms of divest are dispossess, sell off, undress and disrobe. The opposite of divest is invest.
Synonyms and similar words for divest
verbTo strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or...
verbTo sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
- sell offTo sell assets for the purpose of disposing of them quickly rather than for maximizing profit.
Opposite of divest
verbTo sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
verbTo undress.
- dressTo put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
Meaning of divest
- verb To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
- verb To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
- verb To undress.
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Questions about synonyms of divest
- What is another word for divest?
- Divest has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deprive, dispossess, sell off, undress and disrobe.
- What is the opposite of divest?
- The opposite of divest is invest.
- What does divest mean?
- Divest means to strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
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