as in to undress
to remove clothing from
the doctor instructed the patient to disrobe himself before the examination
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disrobe
During her initial consultation she was told to disrobe and Mowlavi examined her without a female chaperon in the room and without wearing gloves, according to the accusation.
—
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Unlike in traditional massage settings where you are welcomed by a therapist who tells you to disrobe, you are welcomed by a glowing touchscreen beneath the headrest of the massage table.
—Valerie Butler, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
Like, so hidden that the wearer would have had to disrobe to access it without ripping their gown.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
The heist took place at an invite-only house party following the bout, where guests were forced to disrobe, hand over their jewelry, cash, and other valuables, and lie like sardines in the home’s basement until the assailants escaped the next morning.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for disrobe 
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Unlike in traditional massage settings where you are welcomed by a therapist who tells you to disrobe, you are welcomed by a glowing touchscreen beneath the headrest of the massage table.
—Valerie Butler, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
Like, so hidden that the wearer would have had to disrobe to access it without ripping their gown.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
The heist took place at an invite-only house party following the bout, where guests were forced to disrobe, hand over their jewelry, cash, and other valuables, and lie like sardines in the home’s basement until the assailants escaped the next morning.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for disrobe
Thesaurus Entries Near disrobe
Cite this Entry
“Disrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrobe. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share