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Shed (Verb)

Meaning 1

Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities; "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed His grace on Thee".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Pour Forth
  • Spill

Hypernyms

  • Pour

Meaning 2

Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

  • Moult
  • Slough
  • Exuviate
  • Molt

Hypernyms

  • Cast Off
  • Drop
  • Throw Away
  • Cast
  • Throw Off
  • Throw
  • Shake Off

Hyponyms

  • Peel Off

Related Words

  • Shedding (noun)

Meaning 3

Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Disgorge
  • Spill

Hypernyms

  • Move

Hyponyms

  • Seed

Meaning 4

Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Cast Off
  • Drop
  • Throw Away
  • Cast
  • Throw Off
  • Throw
  • Shake Off

Hypernyms

  • Take Away
  • Take
  • Withdraw

Hyponyms

  • Moult
  • Slough
  • Autotomise
  • Exuviate
  • Molt
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