undress

undress

verb

Definition of UNDRESS

1

to remove clothing from <I quickly undressed myself and pulled on a set of dry clothes>

Synonyms disrobe, strip, unclothe

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

Antonyms dress, gown, robe

2

to reveal the true nature of <a self-styled financial investor who was eventually undressed as a con artist running a pyramid scheme>

Synonyms debunk, nail, show up, uncloak, uncover, undress, unmask

Related Words demolish, discredit, disprove; disclose, divulge, tell, unveil

Near Antonyms conceal, hide, secrete, veil

Antonyms camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask