Verb
divest
IPA /daɪˈvest/
To get rid of something you own or hold, often deliberately.
See example sentence: divest
The novel's hero decides to divest himself of his expensive possessions.
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jettison
IPA /ˈdʒetɪsn/
To abandon a plan, idea or practice that is no longer wanted.
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We jettisoned our elaborate dinner plans and ordered a pizza.
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