Word Meaning

divest definition and meaning

v. t. To unclothe; to strip, as of clothes, arms, or equipage; -- opposed to invest.
v. t. Fig.: To strip; to deprive; to dispossess; as, to divest one of his rights or privileges; to divest one's self of prejudices, passions, etc.
v. t. See Devest.

Crossword clues for divest

- Deprive
- Dispossess (of)
- Strip and change colour of waistcoat, I heard
- Strip, dispossess