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denude

verb / di-NYOOD / Medium
Meaning

To strip bare of covering, especially to remove the vegetation, soil, or protective layer from land.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin denudare, to lay bare, from de, completely, plus nudare, to make naked.

Synonyms
strip deforest bare expose
Antonyms
clothe reforest cover vegetate
Example Sentence
"Unregulated hill cutting has denuded slopes across the Himalayas, sharply raising the risk of landslides during the monsoon."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Strong verb for GS1 and GS3 answers on deforestation, soil erosion, and disaster vulnerability. Use it to explain causation, for example, 'denuded catchments accelerate siltation of reservoirs and reduce their storage life.'

Relevant Subjects
Environment
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