(de-fo-li-at-ed) 5 syllables

Definition

verb. to strip a plant of leaves thereby damaging or destroying it.

Example Sentence

Gypsy moths defoliated many of the trees in the park.

Synonyms

strip leaves; damaging plant; destroying plant

Antonyms

fertilize plants

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