1. to strip of covering, possessions, or attributes; to make bare or naked
Usage: formal

Examples

• The harsh winds denuded the trees of their leaves.
• Mining operations had denuded the hillside of vegetation.
• The scandal denuded him of his reputation and credibility.
• Erosion slowly denuded the coastline of its protective sand dunes.
• The forest fire denuded acres of woodland.
• Years of overgrazing had denuded the pasture of grass.