desguarnecer

Senses

1. 1.

   to strip of defences; to leave unprotected

   to remove the garrison or defensive equipment from a place

2. 2.

   to deprive; to leave destitute

   to take away necessary resources or support from someone

Examples

• "El general decidió desguarnecer la fortaleza para reforzar otras posiciones."

  The general decided to strip the fortress of its garrison to reinforce other positions.

• "No debes desguarnecer tu negocio de personal capacitado."

  You should not deprive your business of skilled staff.

• "La región quedó desguarnecida después del retiro de las tropas."

  The region was left undefended after the troops withdrew.

Usage

A formal, somewhat literary verb most common in military or administrative contexts. It is the opposite of guarnecer (to garrison or equip). Often used in the passive participle form desguarnecido/a.