divest |
covet |
In lang=en terms the difference between divest and covet
is that
divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary while
covet is to yearn, have or indulge inordinate desire, notably for another's possession.
As verbs the difference between divest and covet
is that
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe while
covet is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
disclose |
divest |
In lang=en terms the difference between disclose and divest
is that
disclose is to expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly, reveal while
divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
As verbs the difference between disclose and divest
is that
disclose is (obsolete) to open up, unfasten while
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe.
As a noun disclose
is (obsolete) a disclosure.
divest |
exempt |
In lang=en terms the difference between divest and exempt
is that
divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary while
exempt is to grant (someone) freedom or immunity (
from).
As verbs the difference between divest and exempt
is that
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe while
exempt is to grant (someone) freedom or immunity (
from).
As an adjective exempt is
free from a duty or obligation.
As a noun exempt is
one who has been released from something.
divest |
prescind |
As verbs the difference between divest and prescind
is that
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe while
prescind is to abstract (from); to dismiss from consideration.
divest |
defeat |
In lang=en terms the difference between divest and defeat
is that
divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary while
defeat is to reduce, to nothing, the strength of.
As verbs the difference between divest and defeat
is that
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe while
defeat is to overcome in battle or contest.
As a noun defeat is
the act of defeating or being defeated.
divest |
false |
As a verb divest
is (archaic) to undress, disrobe.
As an adjective false is
(
label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.
divest |
dispose |
As verbs the difference between divest and dispose
is that
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe while
dispose is .
As an adjective dispose is
organized, placed in a certain fashion, arranged.
absolve |
divest |
In lang=en terms the difference between absolve and divest
is that
absolve is to pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically while
divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
As verbs the difference between absolve and divest
is that
absolve is to set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc) while
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe.
divest |
renounce |
In lang=en terms the difference between divest and renounce
is that
divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary while
renounce is to surrender formally some right or trust.
As verbs the difference between divest and renounce
is that
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe while
renounce is to give up, resign, surrender.
As a noun renounce is
(card games) an act of.
bereave |
divest |
Synonyms |
Bereave is a synonym of divest.
In lang=en terms the difference between bereave and divest
is that
bereave is to take away someone or something important or close; deprive while
divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
As verbs the difference between bereave and divest
is that
bereave is to deprive by or as if by violence; rob; strip while
divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe.
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