Synonyms for defoliate
diˈfoʊ liˌeɪtde·fo·li·ate

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1. defoliate, defoliatedverb

   deprived of leaves

   Synonyms:
   defoliated

   Antonyms:
   leafy

2. defoliateverb

   strip the leaves or branches from

   "defoliate the trees with pesticides"

   Antonyms:
   leafy

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1. • Denude

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