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sloughed

/ˈsloʊft/ verb · British & US
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What does sloughed mean?

verb

past tense of slough, to shed or cast off skin, hair, etc., especially in large quantities; to become or make something foul or unpleasant.

Example

"The snake sloughed its old skin, revealing a shiny new one underneath."

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