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DIVESTING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word divesting. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word divesting. (close relations)
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alienating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• causing hostility or loss of friendliness

relinquishing
verbv
noun

• a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.

• the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.

stripping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the removal of covering

detaching
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to become detached or separated; take off

• separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment

• come to be detached

disengaging
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

• free or remove obstruction from

• become free

dispersing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• distribute loosely

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• cause to separate

• move away from each other

• separate (light) into spectral rays

• cause to become widely known

dissociating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• part; cease or break association with

• regard as unconnected

• to undergo a reversible or temporary breakdown of a molecule into simpler molecules or atoms

deprive
verbv
verb

• take away possessions from someone

• keep from having, keeping, or obtaining

• take away

disinvest
verbv
verb

• deprive of status or authority

• reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment)

• remove (someone's or one's own) clothes

undress
verbv
noun

• partial or complete nakedness

verb

• get undressed

• remove (someone's or one's own) clothes

dispossess
verbv
verb

• deprive of the possession of real estate

disrobe
verbv
verb

• get undressed

sell off
verbv
verb

• get rid of by selling, usually at reduced prices

Best Hypernyms For DIVESTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for divesting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
take withdraw alienating alienation discharge disposal draw free relinquishing relinquishment remove selling transfer disposing transferring
Phrases (2)
draw offtake out

Alternatives for ALIENATING

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