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DIVESTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Divests.

Divests - 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 divests its non-core assets to reduce debt."
"The government divests from fossil fuel industries."
"She divests her personal belongings before travelling."
"The organization divests its funds to support clean energy projects."
"He divests his interest in the family business to pursue his passion."
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Word Game Points

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

DIVESTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DIVESTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, divests is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVESTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DIVESTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, divests is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVESTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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