divestment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɛstmənt/

Definition

The act of selling off assets, especially in order to reduce debt or to make a political or ethical statement.

Examples

• The company announced its plan for divestment from its less profitable divisions.

• Divestment from companies with poor labor practices is a growing trend among ethical investors.

• The campaign called for the divestment of all state pension funds from weapons manufacturers.

How to Use divestment

divestment from (prepositional phrase)

To sell off assets or holdings in a particular company, industry, or sector. — "The pressure for divestment from tobacco companies has been ongoing for decades."

Synonyms of divestment

Words with a similar meaning to divestment:

• disposal
• liquidation
• disinvestment

Antonyms of divestment

Words with the opposite meaning to divestment:

• investment
• acquisition

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