unclothe

un·clothe

verb \-ˈklōth\

Definition of UNCLOTHE

transitive verb

1

: to strip of clothes

2

: divest, uncover <the hardest thing to unclothe is still our fears — Joe Williams>

Examples of UNCLOTHE

1. <partially unclothed the patient for treatment>

First Known Use of UNCLOTHE

14th century

Related to UNCLOTHE

Synonyms: disrobe, strip, undress

Antonyms: dress, gown, robe

Related Words: bare, denude, divest, expose, uncover, undrape, unveil; bark, flay, peel, skin

Near Antonyms: apparel, array, attire, caparison, clothe, costume, cover, deck, dress, feather, garb, garment, invest, rig (out), vest; cloak, mantle; drape, swaddle, swathe; accoutre (or accouter), equip, furnish, outfit

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Rhymes with UNCLOTHE

betroth