divest
/daɪˈvɛst/verb
High School
1
To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
2
To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
3
To undress.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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