strip sb/sth of sth
— phrasal verb with strip uk/strɪp/usverb [ T ] -pp-
to take something away from someone, sometimes in a way that seems unfair or dishonest:
be stripped of sth About 40,000 people may be stripped of their pensions because their employers have gone into administration.
be stripped of your position/role/responsibilities She was stripped of her role as senior manager for the Human Resources Office.