Be shorn of

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verb phrase

To have something important taken away.

After the disastrous policy, the government was shorn of any credibility.
Visual representation of "be shorn of" - To have something important taken away

Often appears as...

  • shorn of dignity
  • shorn of credibility

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

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Metaphorical Loss

Imagine something important being physically taken from you. This phrase conveys a similar metaphorical sense of loss.

Illustration for Metaphorical Loss
When they lost the lawsuit, the company was shorn of its reputation.
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Emphasizes Impact

Use 'be shorn of' to highlight the significant negative impact of losing something valuable.

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The director was shorn of control over the project.
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Intensity of Loss

This phrase is often used to underscore a stripping away that is thorough and can be humiliating or damaging.

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The scandal left the politician shorn of any support.
Visual representation of the word "Be shorn of"

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