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Definitions

desquamate

[des-kwuh-meyt] / ˈdɛs kwəˌmeɪt /

VERB

exfoliate

Synonyms

STRONG

doff shed

WEAK

flake off scale off

VERB

flake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exfoliate sliver

STRONG

blister chip drop pare scab scale shed slice trim

WEAK

delaminate wear away

VERB

peel

Synonyms

STRONG

decorticate exfoliate flake flay pare scale shave skin strip uncover

WEAK

delaminate excorticate pull off tear off

Antonyms

STRONG

cover