exuviate

Verb

Meaning

To shed an old covering or condition preliminary to taking on a new one; to molt.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

slough moult molt shed peel slip cast skin beam afford diffuse spill discard shedding moulting
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Antonyms

garner have own see allow reserve
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Hypernyms

cast drop throw shed throw away cast-off

Hyponyms

peel off desquamate

Related terms

exuviae exuvial exuviation

Derivatives

exuviated exuviating

Examples

our dog sheds every Spring Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

exuviable exuviae exuvial exuviation exuviotroph exuviotrophic