depilate

/ˌdɛpəˈleɪt, ˌdiːpeɪˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove hair from the body, especially by shaving or waxing

“She decided to depilate her legs before going to the beach.”

2. noun

the process or act of removing hair from the body

“The depilation process can be painful for some people.”

3. transitive verb

to remove the hair from (a part of the body)

“Please depilate your armpits before the wedding.”

Synonyms

  • shave
  • wax

Antonyms

  • fuzzy
  • hairy