beclothe

/bɪˈklɒθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to undo or remove the act of clothing; to undress

“The nurse had to beclothe the patient before taking the medical readings.”

2. verb

to deprive of clothing; to strip

“The cold wind beclothes the trees with ice.”

3. verb

to render or make bare of clothing

“The wind beclothes the beach with seaweed.”

Synonyms

  • disrobe
  • undress

Antonyms

  • clothe
  • dress