Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of defoliate Find synonyms for: Verb 1. defoliate, denude, bare, denudate, strip usage: strip the leaves or branches from; "defoliate the trees with pesticides" Adjective 1. defoliate, defoliated, leafless (vs. leafy) usage: deprived of leaves WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of defoliate (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language