untrussing

verb

present participle of untruss, archaic
as in disarraying

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  1. stripping
  2. disrobing
  3. undressing
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  • The public is demanding evidence that these technologies are working for them, not replacing or stripping the humanity out of everyday interactions.
    — Brett White, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Tennessee congressman had a history of controversial remarks, including claiming that Muslims are not welcome in American society and calling for the deportation of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as stripping him of citizenship.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripping
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  • Her multiyear process of disrobing was complete.
    — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The Mormon wife inexplicably opened up her cha cha by donning a faux pregnant belly before quickly disrobing to show off her ballroom-friendly fringe.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Definition of disrobing
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  • Upon further inspection, the officer allegedly found the USB contained images of state employees undressing.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The officer reviewed the contents of the USB drive and found videos of state employees undressing in the locker room, which was open only to staff, including lifeguards, office workers, maintenance and park employees.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Definition of undressing
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“Untrussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrussing. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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