denude
pronunciation
How to pronounce denude in British English:
UK [dɪˈnjuːd]
How to pronounce denude in American English:
US [dɪˈnuːd]
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- Verb:
- lay bare
Word Origin
- denude (v.)
- early 15c. (implied in denuded), from Middle French dénuder, from Latin denudare "to lay bare, strip; uncover, expose," from de- "away" (see de-) + nudare "to strip," from nudus "naked, bare" (see naked). Related: Denuding.
Example
- 1. Indeed , some mps from these cities are privately anxious that mayors will denude them of power and prestige .