verb
denude
Denude (verb) means to take away everything covering something so that it is left completely bare.
verb
1
To take away everything covering something so that it is left completely bare.
"He denuded himself of his clothes."
"Widespread deforestation has led to lands being denuded."
2
To take away someone's belongings or money, leaving them with none.
"Their property was seized, denuded and confiscated."
3
To wear away the outer layers of a mountain or similar landform through erosion, exposing the rock beneath.
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Etymology
Taken from Middle French dénuder, from Latin dēnūdāre, formed from dē- + nūdus ("bare").
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What is the meaning of denude?
"denude" (verb) means to take away everything covering something so that it is left completely bare.
What is another word for denude?
Other words for "denude" include bare, strip, denudate.
What is the opposite of denude?
Opposites of "denude" include dress, clothe, equip, endow.
What are the different meanings of denude?
"denude" has 3 main meanings: 1. To take away everything covering something so that it is left completely bare; 2. To take away someone's belongings or money, leaving them with none; 3. To wear away the outer layers of a mountain or similar landform through erosion, exposing the rock beneath.
