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strip ~ of ...to remove or take away something from someone/something, especially rights, possessions, or qualities

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to remove or take away something from someone/something, especially rights, possessions, or qualities

Pronunciation (IPA): /strɪp/

Example Sentences

  • The scandal stripped the politician of all credibility.
  • My mom stripped me of my gaming privileges after I failed the exam.
  • The company was stripped of its license due to safety violations.

strip ~ of ...

VERB

[/strɪp/]

to remove or take away something from someone/something, especially rights, possessions, or qualities

to remove or take away something from someone/something, especially rights, possessions, or qualities
💡 Concept

to remove or take away something from someone/something, especially rights, possessions, or qualities

They strip him of his grip, then sail away his ship!
🎵 Rhyme

They strip him of his grip, then sail away his ship!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/strɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/strɪp/

🌳Etymology

Rootstrip

🎵Rhyme

tripgripshipclip
trip
grip
ship
clip

🔗Collocations

strip someone of power
strip of dignity
strip of title
strip of citizenship
strip of assets
strip of membership

📝Examples

The scandal stripped the politician of all credibility.

😄 Fun example

My mom stripped me of my gaming privileges after I failed the exam.

The company was stripped of its license due to safety violations.

The referee stripped the boxer of his championship title for cheating.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

depriverobdivestdispossessremove

Antonyms

grantbestowgive

Related

confiscateseizetake awayrevokewithdraw

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