Simple Definition of disrobe

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disrobe

verb

dɪsˈroʊb How to pronounce disrobe (audio)
disrobes; disrobed; disrobing
formal
1
: to remove your clothes : undress
She disrobed and stepped into the bathtub.
2
: to remove the clothes of (someone) : undress
She disrobed herself.

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