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unclothe

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of UNCLOTHE

to remove clothing from <partially unclothed the patient for treatment>

Synonyms disrobe, strip, unclothe

Related Words bare, denude, divest, expose, uncover, undrape, unveil; bark, flay, peel, skin

Near Antonyms apparel, array, attire, caparison, clothe, costume, cover, deck, dress, feather, garb, garment, invest, rig (out), vest; cloak, mantle; drape, swaddle, swathe; accoutre (or accouter), equip, furnish, outfit

Antonyms dress, gown, robe

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