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Definition of unclothe

unclothe

/ʌnˈkloʊð/
un · clothe
Adjective:unclothed
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Past Simple:unclothed
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Past Participle:unclothed
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Present Participle:unclothing
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unclothe Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove the clothes from someone or oneself; to undress or strip.

Example

"The attendant helped the injured athlete unclothe so the physician could examine his shoulder."

2

To strip of a covering, disguise, or outward attribute; to lay bare or expose.

Example

"Autumn winds quickly unclothe the deciduous trees along the ridge."

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• Rhymes for unclothe

• Nearby Words

uncloak
unclog
unclosed
unclothe
unclothed
uncloud
unclouded

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English unclothien, formed by combining the privative prefix un- with the verb clothe (from Old English clāþian).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unclothe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unclothe
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