Divest
Divest verb - To end the occupancy or possession of.
Defoliate and divest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defoliate" instead a verb "Divest".
Nearby Words: divestment, divesting
Defoliate
Defoliate verb - Strip the leaves or branches from.
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Synonyms for Defoliate
Divest and defoliate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Divest" instead a verb "Defoliate".
Nearby Words: defoliation, defoliant, defoliating
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