Present participle for to remove or take away from
“The grant of a license to occupy, however, will not divest the owner of control.”
Present participle for to free from burden or encumbrance
“I will endeavor to divest him from such pernicious and self-defeating thoughts.”
Present participle for to remove or take off, especially one's clothing
“She directed her gaze heavenward then proceeded to divest him of his coat.”
Present participle for to rid oneself of (something) by selling or passing it on to someone else
Present participle for to reject someone and exclude them from one's inheritance
Present participle for to remove blame or responsibility from
Present participle for to cease to have or retain something
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