strip sb/sth of sth
phrasal verbwithstripverb[T]uk/strɪp/us-pp-
to take something away from someone, sometimes in a way thatseemsunfairordishonest:
be stripped of sthAbout 40,000peoplemay bestrippedoftheirpensionsbecausetheiremployershave gone intoadministration.
be stripped of your position/role/responsibilitiesShe wasstrippedof herroleasseniormanagerfor the Human ResourcesOffice.