Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Divest.
How to pronounce divest:
US
Divest - as a verb
Take away possessions from someone
Example: "The nazis stripped the jews of all their assets"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deprive13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deprive of status or authority
Example: "He was divested of his rights and his title"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disinvest13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16free7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
invest9Reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment)
Example: "The company decided to divest"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disinvest13Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
invest9Remove (someone's or one's own) clothes
Example: "The nurse quickly undressed the accident victim"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disinvest13undress8Example Sentences
"He decided to divest his shares in the company."
"The company plans to divest its non-core assets."
"She chose to divest herself of all material possessions."
"The government is trying to divest its stake in the oil industry."
"Investors are urging the company to divest from fossil fuels."
Word Game Points
Is DIVEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, divest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIVEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DIVEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, divest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIVEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DIVEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, divest is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIVEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
