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DESQUAMATED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word desquamated. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word desquamated. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DESQUAMATED

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exfoliate
verbv
verb

• spread by opening the leaves of

• cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

• remove the surface, in scales or laminae

• come off in a very thin piece

• grow by producing or unfolding leaves

flake
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a crystal of snow

• a person with an unusual or odd personality

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

verb

• form into flakes

• cover with flakes or as if with flakes

• come off in flakes or thin small pieces

peel
verbv
noun

• the rind of a fruit or vegetable

• British politician (1788-1850)

verb

• remove the skin from

• come off in flakes or thin small pieces

• get undressed

shed
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• shed at an early stage of development

noun

• an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

verb

• to remove

• pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

slough
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hollow filled with mud

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)

• a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)

verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

peel off
verbv
verb

• peel off the outer layer of something

• take off, as with some difficulty

• leave a formation

• come off in flakes or thin small pieces

• peel off in scales

Best Hypernyms For DESQUAMATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desquamated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
exuviate molt moult shed slough

Alternatives for EXFOLIATE

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