Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denude
verb
/dɪˈnjuːd/
Definition
To strip something of its covering or surface.
Examples
- The heavy rain will denude the landscape of its rich vegetation.
- Farmers often denude the soil of its nutrients by over-farming.
- Experts warn that deforestation will denude the region of its wildlife habitats.
Meaning
Denude refers to the process of removing all covering or layers from something, often used in the context of landscapes, vegetation, or natural resources.
Synonyms
- strip
- bare
- uncover
- despoil
- remove
