undecorates
Takes decorations down
Undecorates means to remove decorations from something, returning it to a plainer state.
Most often applied to seasonal rituals: We undecorate the Christmas tree every January.
The word is uncommon but immediately understood—the reverse action of decorating.
Basic and unremarkable
- bareLacking any covering
- starkSevere and unadorned
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
unadorned · unembellished · unornamented · minimalist · clean · simple · functional · utilitarian
Narrow cut pieces
- removesTakes something out
- clearsRemoves or vindicates
- emptiesDrains or depleted containers
- baresRemoves what conceals
denudes · dismantles · takes down · unpins · peels · exposes · reveals · uncovers
Makes less complex
- streamlinesMakes more efficient
- decluttersEliminates unnecessary items
- reducesMakes less in quantity
- minimizesReduces to smallest extent
cleanses · purifies · refines · trims · prunes · subtracts · downsizes · unclutters
Returns to previous state
- returnsProfits from investments
- revertsReturns to earlier condition
- undoesReverses a prior action
- neutralizesRemoves effect or danger
resets · defaults · blanks · clears · wipes · reinstates · reverses · takes back
plain
Basic and unremarkable
austere · unadorned · unembellished · unornamented · minimalist · clean · simple · functional · utilitarian · unpretentious
strips
Narrow cut pieces
bares · denudes · dismantles · takes down · unpins · peels · exposes · reveals · uncovers · unfurnishes
simplifies
Makes less complex
- streamlinesMakes more efficient
- decluttersEliminates unnecessary items
- reducesMakes less in quantity
minimizes · cleanses · purifies · refines · trims · prunes · subtracts · downsizes · unclutters · neaten
restores
Returns to previous state
neutralizes · resets · defaults · blanks · clears · wipes · reinstates · reverses · takes back · strips away
undecoratesdecorates
Adds visual appeal to
adorns · ornaments · festoons · embellishes · decks out
undecoratesembellishes
Adds decorative elements
enriches · elaborates · enhances · spruces up · gussies up