Synonyms for
Shedding
Definition
the process of losing hair, fur, skin, or leaves
Synonyms & similar words
slough
spill
molt
drop
castoff
cast
disgorge
throwoff
throwaway
exuviate
throw
sloughing
pourforth
moult
peeling
desquamation
shed
shakeoff
molting
defoliation
sloughing
exfoliation
losing
dropping
casting
shed
moulting
desquamation
epilation
eversion
abscission
autotomy
apotheosis
emersion
exuviation
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- shedding skin
- shedding tears
- shedding weight
- shedding light
- shedding leaves
- shedding old habits
- shedding blood
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used to describe the natural process of animals losing hair or skin, or plants losing leaves. Can also be used metaphorically for discarding things.
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Example sentences
- The cat is shedding its fur all over my clothes.
- The trees are shedding their leaves in the fall.
- Snakes shed their skin as they grow.
- My skin is shedding because I got a sunburn.
- The bird is shedding feathers during its molt.
Quotes
I'm shedding my skin like a snake.
The shedding of leaves is a natural process in the life of a tree.
Shedding tears can be a sign of deep emotions.