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DIVEST

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Divest.

How to pronounce divest:

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Divest - as a verb

Take away possessions from someone

Example: "The nazis stripped the jews of all their assets"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deprive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deprive of status or authority

Example: "He was divested of his rights and his title"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disinvest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargefree
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
invest

Reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment)

Example: "The company decided to divest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disinvest
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
invest

Remove (someone's or one's own) clothes

Example: "The nurse quickly undressed the accident victim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disinvestundress

Example Sentences

"He decided to divest his shares in the company."
"The company plans to divest its non-core assets."
"She chose to divest herself of all material possessions."
"The government is trying to divest its stake in the oil industry."
"Investors are urging the company to divest from fossil fuels."
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Word Game Points

Is DIVEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, divest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIVEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DIVEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, divest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DIVEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, divest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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