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disrobe

/dɪsˈɹəʊb/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To take off one's clothes

    - "After the bath, they disrobed and got dressed."
    - "The performer disrobed in front of the astonished audience."

Synonyms

dismantle , divest , strip , unclothe , uncover , undress , get undressed , strip
Variants
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disrobe , disrobed , disrobes , disrobing
Etymology
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From Old French desrober, desrobber, 'to deprive of, rob, plunder', from des- 'away' + rober 'to steal'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'disrobe' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of removing one's clothing during a search.

  2. In ancient Rome, disrobing was a common form of punishment, particularly for those accused of treason or other serious crimes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Undress: Synonym of disrobe, meaning to take off one's clothes.

  2. Strip: Synonym of disrobe, meaning to take off one's clothes.


Culture
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In literature and art, disrobe often symbolizes a moment of vulnerability or transformation. For example, in paintings and sculptures, disrobing can represent the beginning or end of a journey, or the shedding of an old identity.

How to Memorize "disrobe"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself taking off your clothes one by one.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'disrobe' with the action of undressing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Disrobe means take off your robe'.


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