English Synonym Finder

divest

Definitions

To rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment.

To deprive someone of power, rights, or possessions.

To undress or strip someone of clothing or ornaments.

Examples

The company decided to divest its underperforming retail division to focus on core technology.

Ethical investors often pressure large corporations to divest from fossil fuel industries.

Synonyms

dispose of sell off strip rid relinquish deprive unload

Antonyms

acquire invest obtain gain purchase accumulate possess