slough off (Meaning)
slough off (v)
discard as undesirable
separate from surrounding living tissue, as in an abortion
Synonyms & Antonyms of slough off
FAQs About the word slough off
discard as undesirable, separate from surrounding living tissue, as in an abortion
reject, throw away, toss, discard, dispose of, cast (off), throw out, set aside, shuck (off), lay by
take on, utilize, embrace, adopt, embrace, employ, utilize, use, take on,adopt
The reptile shed its skin, sloughing off the old layers to reveal fresh ones.
The paint peeled and sloughed off the walls, exposing the bare plaster beneath.
The wound had healed, but the scab sloughed off, leaving a pink scar behind.
The company sloughed off its unprofitable divisions, hoping to streamline its operations.
