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SLOUGH Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word slough. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word slough. (close relations)
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exuviate
verbv
verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

gangrene
nounn
noun

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

verb

• undergo necrosis

molt
verbv
noun

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

moult
verbv
noun

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

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

sphacelus
nounn
noun

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

Best Hypernyms For SLOUGH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slough, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
bog cast cover covering drop pathology shed swamp swampland throw
Phrases (5)
natural coveringpeat bogshake offthrow awaythrow off

Alternatives for EXUVIATE

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