What is another word for denude?

Pronunciation: [dɪnjˈuːd] (IPA)

Denude is a verb that means to strip something of its covering or possessions. Some synonyms for denude include uncover, divest, bare, disembowel, dispossess, empty, exhaust, gut, and rob. Uncover suggests removing a covering, clothing, or veil. Divest implies stripping or disrobing a person or removing assets. Bare indicates fully exposing or revealing something. Disembowel refers to removing the internal parts of something. Dispossess means taking something away from someone. Empty suggests removing all contents or resources. Exhaust means draining or using up completely. Gut indicates removing all the inner parts of something. Rob means taking something by force or stealth.

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What are the hypernyms for Denude?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for denude?

The word "denude" means to strip or remove the covering, clothing or foliage of something. Its antonyms are the words that mean to cover, protect, or adorn something. The opposite of denude can be defined by words like clothe, enrobe or cover, which indicate the act of putting something over, wrapping or protecting it. Other antonyms of denude include conceal, shield, shroud, veil, and hide - all of these words mean to hide or protect something from view. All of these words can be used to describe the opposite of denude: to cover or protect something rather than removing its covering or clothing.

Usage examples for Denude

We have already seen that after the victory of Manassas, in his capacity of Commander-in-Chief, he refused to denude the Southern coasts of their garrisons in order to reinforce Johnston's army and strike a decisive blow in Northern territory.
"Stonewall Jackson And The American Civil War"
G. F. R. Henderson
There were no signs of Jackson, and Longstreet, whom it was not intended to employ until Jackson's appearance should have caused the Federals to denude their left, was then sent in to save the day.
"Stonewall Jackson And The American Civil War"
G. F. R. Henderson
These phenomena indicate oscillations of level, and as the movements are very gradual, they must give repeated opportunities to the breakers to denude the land which is thus again and again exposed to their fury, although it is evident that the submergence is sometimes effected in such a manner as to allow the trees which border the coast not to be carried away.
"The Student's Elements of Geology"
Sir Charles Lyell

Famous quotes with Denude

  • I foresee the time when industry shall no longer denude the forests which require generations to mature, nor use up the mines which were ages in the making, but shall draw its materials largely from the annual produce of the fields.
    Henry Ford
  • My Soul gave me good counsel, teaching me never to delight in praise or to be distressed by reproach. Before my Soul taught me, I doubted the value of my accomplishments until the passing days sent someone who would extol or disparage them. But now I know that trees blossom in the spring and give their fruits in the summer without any desire for accolades. And they scatter their leaves abroad in the fall and denude themselves in the winter without fear of reproof.
    Khalil Gibran

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