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delouse Antonyms

Opposite of delouse

Pinning down the opposite of delouse requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To rid a person, animal, or place of lice or other parasitic insects.

Usage Example

"The shelter staff had to bathe and infest the stray dogs before placing them in the kennels."

Strong
infest

Similar words to delouse

Words similar to delouse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

disinfest
deflea
fumigate
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