Synonyms for

Strip

Verb / strɪp / Another word for strip — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To remove clothing or covering from something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

loot disrobe rifle leach discase funnies ransack despoil denude clean peel denudate undress uncase slip dismantle plunder unclothe disinvest striptease deprive reave pillage airstrip divest peel remove uncover bare clear denude disrobe divest expose flay husk rind shell skin undress unwrap

Synonyms by register

Formal

remove divest peel

Informal

undress bare uncover

Literary

disrobe unveil

Antonyms

clothe cover adorn decorate furnish equip outfit

Common collocations

  • strip down
  • strip away
  • strip off
  • strip search
  • strip mall
  • strip mine
  • strip naked
  • strip the paint

Word family

noun strip
verb strip
adjective stripped

Usage note

The verb 'strip' can mean to remove covering or to remove all contents. Be mindful of context, as 'strip search' has a specific legal meaning.

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Example sentences

  1. I will strip the wallpaper from the wall.
  2. She will strip the leaves from the stem.
  3. He will strip the paint from the car.
  4. They will strip the bark from the tree.
  5. We will strip the varnish from the furniture.

Quotes

  • The strip is a form of storytelling that I think is unique to comics.
  • I am always lost in the films I see in the strip.
  • The strip is the place for humor.

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