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SKIN Synonyms

There are 38 synonyms of the word skin. (exact relations)
There are 31 hypernyms of the word skin. (close relations)
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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

hide
verbv
noun

• the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

• body covering of a living animal

verb

• prevent from being seen or discovered

• be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety

• cover as if with a shroud

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

pelt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

• body covering of a living animal

verb

• cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

• attack and bombard with or as if with missiles

• rain heavily

cutis
nounn
noun

• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

dermis
nounn
noun

• the deep vascular inner layer of the skin

integument
nounn
noun

• an outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell

coat
nounn
noun

• an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

• a thin layer covering something

• growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

verb

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

• cover or provide with a coat

• form a coat over

covering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the work of applying something

epidermis
nounn
noun

• the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates

membrane
nounn
noun

• a thin pliable sheet of material

• a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants

sheath
nounn
noun

• a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

• an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

• a dress suitable for formal occasions

bark
verbv
noun

• tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

• a noise resembling the bark of a dog

• a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

• the sound made by a dog

verb

• speak in an unfriendly tone

• cover with bark

• remove the bark of a tree

• make barking sounds

• tan (a skin) with bark tannins

scrape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)

• an indication of damage

verb

• scratch repeatedly

• make by scraping

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

skinhead
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

tegument
nounn
noun

• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

baldhead
nounn
noun

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

baldpate
nounn
noun

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• a widgeon the male of which has a white crown

baldy
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

chafe
verbv
noun

• soreness and warmth caused by friction

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• feel extreme irritation or anger

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• cause friction

• warm by rubbing, as with the hands

clamber
verbv
noun

• an awkward climb

verb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Best Hypernyms For SKIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for skin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (27)
aliveness animation bag bully climb covering hooligan individual injure integument life living mortal organ person rind roughneck rowdy ruffian somebody someone soul surface tissue tough wound yob
Phrases (3)
body coveringconnective tissueexternal organ
Abbreviations (1)
yobo

Alternatives for PEEL

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