Past tense of strip; removed clothing or coverings from something; took away power, rights, or possessions from someone.
From Old English 'strypan' or Middle Low German 'stripen.' Originally meant to pull or tear, then evolved to mean removing layers.
The verb 'strip' has been used in English for over 1,000 years, and it's both literal (removing clothes) and metaphorical (stripping away rights), showing how our ancestors used physical actions as templates for understanding abstract ideas!
Historically used to describe women's clothing removal in contexts of vulnerability, assault, or shame (legal/criminal contexts). Male nudity framed differently linguistically.
Use only with neutral context: 'stripped of title' or 'stripped paint.' Avoid in contexts implying violation without explicit consent language.
["removed","divested","bare"]
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