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DIVESTED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Divested.

Divested - 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 was divested of his authority after the scandal."
"The divested assets were sold off at a profit."
"The divested stocks performed well in the market."
"She felt divested of all her possessions after the fire."
"The divested territory became an independent nation."
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Word Game Points

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

DIVESTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DIVESTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, divested is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVESTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DIVESTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, divested is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVESTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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