to divest
01
奪う, 取り上げる
to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.
Transitive: to divest sb of sth
例
The court divested the business owner of their controlling shares due to fraud.
裁判所は詐欺のために事業主から支配株を剥奪しました。
02
脱ぐ, 取り除く
to remove or take off clothing, accessories, or equipment
Transitive: to divest sb/sth of clothes or accessories
例
She quickly divested herself of her coat when she entered the warm house.
彼女は暖かい家に入るとすぐにコートを脱いだ。
03
手放す, 譲渡する
to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities
Transitive: to divest oneself of an asset
例
She divested herself of old clothing that she no longer wore.
彼女はもう着なくなった古い服を処分した。
04
剥奪する, 奪う
to take away or strip someone of their rank, title, or privileges
Transitive: to divest sb of a title or privilege
例
The king decided to divest the duke of his title for treason.
王は反逆罪で公爵の称号を剥奪することを決めた。
