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be divested of

[bi dɪˈvestɪd əv]
verb phrase
ser despojado de; ser privado de
1. to be stripped of or deprived of something, especially power, authority, rights, or possessions
The former president was divested of his official powers after the scandal.
O ex-presidente foi despojado de seus poderes oficiais após o escândalo.
2. to be removed from ownership or control of an asset or investment
The company was divested of its international subsidiaries.
A empresa foi privada de suas subsidiárias internacionais.
3. to be relieved or freed from something burdensome
She felt divested of her responsibilities after delegating them.
Ela se sentiu livre de suas responsabilidades após delegá-las.
Synonyms
be stripped ofbe deprived ofbe relieved ofbe dispossessed oflose
Antonyms
be invested withbe grantedbe endowed withacquiregain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser despojado de
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
ser privado de
Alternative usage, more formal
Portugal
ser despojado de
Standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
ser privado de
Formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stripped of one's rights
deprived of authority
relieved of duty
dispossessed of assets
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