Antonyms for disrobe


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dis-rohb
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈroʊb


Definition of disrobe

Origin :
  • 1580s in intransitive sense of "to undress" (oneself); see dis- + robe. Related: Disrobed; disrobing. Transitive sense is from 1580s.
  • verb take off one's clothes
Example sentences :
  • How I love you in the robes That disrobe so well your charms!
  • Extract from : « Enamels and Cameos and other Poems » by Thophile Gautier
  • They were then seized with something approaching a panic, and hastened to disrobe.
  • Extract from : « Scottish Ghost Stories » by Elliott O'Donnell
  • The actor is bidden to disrobe and wash off his powder and paint: he will not be wanted any more.
  • Extract from : « War and Peace » by Leo Tolstoy
  • "Will it please your Majesty graciously to disrobe," said the impostors.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Stories for the Storyteller » by Fanny E. Coe
  • Can you disrobe, before these soldiers, without getting off your horse?
  • Extract from : « How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion » by George W. Peck
  • You may be sure that he will not disrobe except to go to dinner.
  • Extract from : « Monsieur, Madame and Bebe, Complete » by Gustave Droz
  • When it sheds its petals, the flower seems to disrobe and go to sleep on the earth.
  • Extract from : « Rodin: The Man and his Art » by Judith Cladel
  • Goddesses cannot disrobe, because their attributes are their substance.
  • Extract from : « Soliloquies in England » by George Santayana
  • “I had no idea it was so late,” and she jumped up to disrobe.
  • Extract from : « Dorothy Dale's Great Secret » by Margaret Penrose
  • "I have had a lovely day," said Barbara, as Annette assisted her to disrobe.
  • Extract from : « The Betrayal of John Fordham » by B.L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

Synonyms for disrobe

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