Synonyms of undress

undress

verb

ən-ˈdres 

1

as in to strip

to remove clothing from

I quickly undressed myself and pulled on a set of dry clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strip
• disrobe
• unclothe
• expose
• bare
• peel
• denude
• uncover
• divest
• unveil
• skin
• bark
• undrape
• flay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gown
• dress
• clothe
• garment
• dress
• costume
• cover
• apparel
• rig (out)
• deck
• array
• invest
• vest
• robe
• garb
• cloak
• attire
• drape
• feather
• furnish
• caparison
• equip
• outfit
• mantle
• swaddle
• swathe
• accoutre

2

as in to expose

to reveal the true nature of

a self-styled financial investor who was eventually undressed as a con artist running a pyramid scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expose
• uncover
• unmask
• disclose
• uncloak
• tell
• show up
• debunk
• demolish
• discredit
• disprove
• nail
• divulge
• blow the whistle on
• unveil

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disguise
• mask
• conceal
• hide
• veil
• camouflage
• cloak
• secrete

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of undress

In a news release, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, allegedly planted hidden cameras in the locker room, which recorded the audio and video of men undressing. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Dever said the women did not believe their coach’s intent was to record them getting undressed, but rather to spy on their discussion. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2026

Some don’t even feel comfortable using their own locker rooms, choosing to change in their cars before games rather than be forced to undress in front of boys. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

Not even a bunch of leering hunters, stopping in for last-minute gas and provisions and virtually undressing her with their eyes, can rattle her. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 25 Apr. 2026