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SLOUGHED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Sloughed.

Sloughed - as a noun

A hollow filled with mud

Any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)

A stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)

Sloughed - as a verb

Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

Example: "Our dog sheds every spring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exuviate18molt6moult7shed8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cast6drop7shake offshed8throw11throw awaythrow off
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She sloughed off her old job and started a new career."
"After shedding its skin, the snake sloughed off the remnants."
"He sloughed away his negative thoughts and embraced a more positive mindset."
"The company sloughed off its underperforming divisions to focus on its core business."
"She sloughed off her responsibilities and went on vacation instead."
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Word Game Points

Is SLOUGHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sloughed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLOUGHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SLOUGHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sloughed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLOUGHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SLOUGHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sloughed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLOUGHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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