disrobe
[dis-rohb]
- to undress.
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Origin of disrobe
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Examples from the Web for disrobe
Contemporary Examples
Directing her to disrobe, she would poach her in herbs in a hot tub and then literally electrify her.
The models, dressed in traditional habits, approached a makeshift altar where two square-jawed faux priests helped them disrobe.
Historical Examples
How I love you in the robes That disrobe so well your charms!
Enamels and Cameos and other PoemsThophile Gautier
They were then seized with something approaching a panic, and hastened to disrobe.
Scottish Ghost StoriesElliott O'Donnell
The actor is bidden to disrobe and wash off his powder and paint: he will not be wanted any more.
War and PeaceLeo Tolstoy
"Will it please your Majesty graciously to disrobe," said the impostors.
The Book of Stories for the StorytellerFanny E. Coe
Can you disrobe, before these soldiers, without getting off your horse?
How Private George W. Peck Put Down The RebellionGeorge W. Peck
disrobe
- to remove the clothing of (a person) or (of a person) to undress
- (tr) to divest of authority, etc
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