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divested

/dɪˈvɛstɪd/ /daɪˈvɛstɪd/

Meanings
verb
To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

Examples :

"When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day."
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Related Words

Illustration privilege

privilege noun

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

"The archbishop granted the monastery a privilege, exempting them from paying certain taxes. "

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dispossess verb

/dɪspəˈzəs/

To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them.

"The landlord dispossessed the family because they were late on rent. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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prejudices noun

/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪsɪz/

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

"Many people have prejudices against those who are different from them, leading to unfair treatment. "

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passion noun

[ˈpʰæʃən]

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

"We share a passion for books."

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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swimsuit noun

/ˈswɪmsuːt/

A garment worn for swimming.

"Before going to the pool, Sarah put on her bright yellow swimsuit. "

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deprive verb

/dɪˈpɹaɪv/

To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

"The teacher decided to deprive the students of recess because they didn't finish their work. "

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subsidiary noun

/sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/

A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.

"My family's main business owns a subsidiary company that manufactures toys. "

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prejudice noun

/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

"Because of a prejudice against students from rural areas, the teacher underestimated their abilities. "