
Denude
Negative Connotation
Often implies damage or reduction of value, usually negative.

The hurricane denuded vast areas of the coastal region.
Resulting Exposure
'Denude' implies full exposure, revealing what's underneath.

Strip mining denuded the hill, exposing the bare rock.
Compare with
BareDepriveDespoilDisrobeDivestRemoveStripUncover
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