verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To remove the skin of
2. 2
   To remove (a ruler) from power. Africa, West, transitive

Synonyms

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destooldestoolpeelskinskin

Antonyms

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enskin

Etymology

From de- + skin; compare dethrone.

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