disrobe

verb

dis·​robe (ˌ)dis-ˈrōb How to pronounce disrobe (audio)
disrobed; disrobing; disrobes

intransitive verb

: to take off one's clothing

transitive verb

: to strip of clothing or covering

Examples of disrobe in a Sentence

She disrobed and stepped into the bathtub. the doctor instructed the patient to disrobe himself before the examination
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Word History

Etymology

Middle French desrober, from des- dis- + robe garment, from Old French

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of disrobe was in 1581

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Cite this Entry

“Disrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrobe. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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disrobe

verb
dis·​robe (ˈ)dis-ˈrōb How to pronounce disrobe (audio)

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