de·nude 
/dɪˈnu:d, Brit dɪˈnju:d/ verb
de·nudes; de·nud·ed; de·nud·ing /dɪˈnu:d, Brit dɪˈnju:d/ verb [+ obj] : to remove all the trees from (an area) or all the leaves from (a tree)
▪ Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees. — usually used as (be) denuded ▪ a countryside denuded by wildfires ▪ a landscape of denuded trees — sometimes used figuratively ▪ people denuded of hope [=people who have lost all hope]
▪ Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees. — usually used as (be) denuded ▪ a countryside denuded by wildfires ▪ a landscape of denuded trees — sometimes used figuratively ▪ people denuded of hope [=people who have lost all hope]
