Divest and Vest

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Divest verb - Deprive of status or authority.

Usage example: he was divested of his rights and his title

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Vest is an antonym for divest.

Nearby Words: divestment, divesting

Vest verb - Provide with power and authority.

Usage example: They vested the council with special rights

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Divest is an antonym for vest.

Nearby Words: vested, vesture, vestment, vesting

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