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DESQUAMATES Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word desquamates. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word desquamates. (close relations)
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exfoliates
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

peels
verb, nounv, n
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

sheds
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

sloughs
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 DESQUAMATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desquamates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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exuviate molt moult shed slough peels sheds sloughs

Alternatives for EXFOLIATES

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