Pronunciations (2)
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/dɪˈfɒɹɪst/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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dɪˈfɒɹɪst
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Verb
To clear (an area) of forest.
Usage- Transitive
To disafforest (remove legal status as forest).
Usage- Archaic
- Transitive
Verb
remove the trees from
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
- Examples
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The landscape was deforested by the enemy attacks