Divest

Quick meaning: Divest is a verb meaning (transitive) To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

Meaning

(transitive) To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

More Meanings

1. (transitive, finance) To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
2. (transitive, archaic) To undress.

Example Sentences

You shall never divest me of my right to free speech.

In 2011, the company divested an 81% majority stake in its foreign subsidiary.

Glasgow will become the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels.

When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day.

Word Forms

• divests
• divesting
• divested

Synonyms for divest

Depending on context, synonyms include deprive, dispossess, sell off, undress, disrobe, strip.

Antonyms for divest

Common opposites include invest, dress, put, commit, vest, enthrone.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deprive, dispossess, strip, abandon, renounce, oust.

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