denude

verb
UK: /dɪˈnjuːd/
US: /dɪˈnuːd/

  1. To remove the covering from something, especially land or forests.

    1. The fire will denude the hills.
    2. Overgrazing can denude the land of its vegetation, leading to erosion.

  2. To strip something of its importance or value.

    1. The scandal denuded him of all respect.
    2. The years had denuded the old house of its former grandeur, leaving it bare.

Synonyms

strip bare divest uncover
denude adjective

  1. Lacking vegetation; bare.

    1. The hillside was denuded.
    2. After the logging, the forest floor was left denuded and vulnerable to soil erosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "denude" in English means: To remove the covering from something, especially land or forests., To strip something of its importance or value..

The phonetic transcription of "denude" is /dɪˈnjuːd/ in British English and /dɪˈnuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "denude": strip, bare, divest, uncover.

Example usage of "denude": "The fire will denude the hills.". More examples on the page.