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DIVESTING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Divesting.

Divesting - 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

"The company is divesting its non-core assets to focus on its core business."
"He is divesting himself of all responsibilities by retiring early."
"She is divesting her wardrobe of clothes she no longer wears."
"Investors are divesting from fossil fuel companies due to environmental concerns."
"The CEO announced that the company will be divesting from its foreign subsidiaries."
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Word Game Points

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

DIVESTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DIVESTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, divesting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVESTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DIVESTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, divesting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVESTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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