strip sb/sth of sth
phrasal verb with strip verb [ T ] uk/strɪp/ us-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.