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Deforest

🔄 Synonyms of "Deforest"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
defoliateverb	(transitive) To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
disafforestverb	To deforest.
disforestverb	To disafforest

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
disafforestverb	To deforest.
disforestverb	To disafforest
defoliateverb	(transitive) To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
unforestverb	(transitive) To deforest.
deafforestverb	(transitive) To change the status of (a forest) so that it is no longer legally regarded as forest land.
enforestverb	(transitive) To turn into a forest.
reforestverb	To replant a forest, especially after clearcutting.
clear cutverb	(idiomatic) Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
devegetateverb	(transitive) To remove vegetation.
defaunateverb	(ecology, transitive) To remove the animals from.
deflorateverb	(transitive, archaic) To take the virginity of; to deflower.
delignateverb	(rare, transitive) To clear or strip of wood.
underbrushnoun	The small trees and other plants that clutter the floor of a forest.
debarkverb	(transitive) To unload goods from an aircraft or ship.
extirpateverb	(transitive) To destroy completely; to annihilate.
drivenoun	Planned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation.
defurnoun	(transitive) To remove the fur from.
defoilverb	To defile or despoil.
clear awayverb	(transitive) To tidy up, to remove mess or obstacles from a place to make it neat.
disfurnishverb	(transitive, archaic) To strip of furniture, equipment, etc.