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Meaning of the word "strip away" in English

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strip away

US /strɪp əˈweɪ/
UK /strɪp əˈweɪ/
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Phrasal Verb

to remove something layer by layer, or to gradually eliminate something

Example:
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The strong winds stripped away the topsoil.
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The investigation aims to strip away the layers of deception.
Synonym:
remove peel off uncover reveal eliminate
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