Meaning of strip away | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To remove, whether bit by bit or suddenly.
   transitive
2. To discard or disregard; to ignore (a factor that obscures the reality).
   figuratively, transitive

Examples

“When we stripped away the old wallpaper, we discovered an interesting mural painted on the wall.”

“The government has stripped away some of our basic rights by passing a series of controversial laws.”

“This project has stripped away modern PVCu and aluminium shop fronts to reveal original or 1930s Art Deco work, with judicious repairs and replacements as necessary, plus stonework repairs and the restoration of traditional London Transport signage.”

“If you strip away the hype, you find that he is just an ordinary person trying to make a living, like everyone else.”

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