deskin

verb — 2 senses

deskin

verb

Etymology From de- + skin; compare dethrone.

1

To remove the skin of

2

Africa, West To remove (a ruler) from power.

Synonyms
skin, peel, destool
Antonyms
enskin
Related terms
deskinment

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