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DESICCATES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word desiccates. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word desiccates. (close relations)
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withers
verbv
noun

• the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals

dehydrates
verbv
verb

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

dries
verbv
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

evaporates
verbv
verb

• lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue

• cause to change into a vapor

• change into a vapor

• become less intense and fade away gradually

parches
verb

• cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat

dehydrate
verbv
verb

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

exsiccate
verbv
verb

• lose water or moisture

parch
verbv
verb

• cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat

arid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking sufficient water or rainfall

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

desiccated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• thoroughly dried out

• preserved by removing natural moisture

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

dry up
verbv
verb

• lose water or moisture

• dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture

Best Hypernyms For DESICCATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desiccates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
dry keep preserve
Phrases (1)
dry out

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