What is "denudes"

Usage examples of "denudes".

Such a movement leaves the enemy in doubt as to which flank will really be attacked, while if he denudes his centre in order to strengthen both flanks there is the chance of a frontal advance which might cut him in two.

The draft of five thousand able-bodied men, they say, denudes us of the hands needeo for an uprising, should the SS decide to liquidate the ghetto.