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disrobe

verb dis·robe \(ˌ)dis-ˈrōb\

: to remove your clothes

: to remove the clothes of (someone)

Full Definition of DISROBE

intransitive verb

: to take off one's clothing

transitive verb

: to strip of clothing or covering

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Origin of DISROBE

Middle French desrober, from des- dis- + robe garment, from Old French

First Known Use: 1581

Related to DISROBE

Synonyms: undress, strip, unclothe

Antonyms: dress, gown, robe

Rhymes with DISROBE

aerobe, bathrobe, conglobe, earlobe, enrobe, garderobe, lap robe, microbe, wardrobe

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