Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devoy
verb
/dɪˈvɔɪ/
Definition
To remove or strip away something essential or delightful.
Examples
- His comments seemed to devoy the joy from the event.
- She felt that the excessive rules would devoy their freedom to express themselves.
- Critics argued that the new policy could devoy students of their creative opportunities.
Meaning
The term ‘devoy’ refers to the act of depriving or taking away something that is usually enjoyed or found valuable.
Synonyms
- Deprive
- Strip away
- Remove
- Take away
