Strip, as in disrobing (3)
I believe the answer is:
rob
'strip' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
'in disrobing' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ROB' can be found hidden inside 'disrobing'.
'as' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for rob that I've seen before include "Take something without the owner's consent" , "Plunder" , "Burgle" , "Steal from (someone)" , "Mug, say" .)