unclothe

/ˈʌnkloʊθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take off clothing, especially in a state of undress

“She had to unclothe before getting in the shower.”

2. verb

to strip or deprive of clothing, especially in a humiliating or degrading manner

“The soldiers were ordered to unclothe the prisoners and search them thoroughly.”

3. verb

to remove or take off something that serves as a covering or protection

“The company had to unclothe the sensitive data to perform the necessary analysis.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • disrobe
  • strip
  • undress

Antonyms

  • clothe
  • cover
  • dress