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disinvest

/,dɪsɪn'vɛst/

Synonyms of disinvest Antonyms of disinvest Examples of disinvest Usage of disinvest Parts of disinvest Definition that contains disinvest Words sounding like disinvest Explanation of disinvest

verb
reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment)
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"There was pressure on the university to disinvest in South Africa"

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divest

type of:
draw draw off take out withdraw
verb
deprive of status or authority
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"They disinvested themselves of their rights"

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divest

type of:
free discharge
verb
remove (someone's or one's own) clothes
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"He disinvested himself of his garments"

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divest strip undress

type of:
withdraw remove take take away

Examples of disinvest

"There was pressure on the university to disinvest in South Africa"
"They disinvested themselves of their rights"
"He disinvested himself of his garments"