to delouse

Examples

• All

• This building was used to delouse the prisoners' clothing.

  Denial (2016)

• I'll have you all deloused for the holidays.

  Stalag 17 (1953)

• Security escorted the man out of the library and told him not to come back until he had been deloused.

  Academic text (2009)

• Razors will be provided and delousing powder issued.

  Von Ryan's Express (1965)

• The veterinarian deloused the puppy to ensure it was free from lice before adoption.

• After the school nurse confirmed the outbreak, all students were deloused to prevent further spread.

• Parents should delouse their children regularly, especially after sleepovers or camp.

Synonyms

L

to louse

vsto delouse

1 8.8

To remove small insects from hair or skin by combing and cleaning

is the general act of removing lice without method detail

Antonyms

I

to infest

85 4.4

To be full of insects or small animals that cause harm

How Thorough

to eradicate

85 6.6

to delouse

4 8.1

to treat

831 2.7

to comb out

1 2.4

to inspect

202 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology