delouse

/dɪˈlaʊs/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove lice or their eggs from the hair of (an animal), typically by combing with a fine-toothed comb.

“The vet deloused the dog to prevent the spread of disease.”

2. verb

to free (a person or place) from lice or their eggs.

“She deloused the children before sending them back to school.”

Synonyms

  • decontaminate
  • disinfest

Antonyms

  • infest