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slough Antonyms

Opposite of slough

Because the opposite of slough shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To shed, cast off, or molt an outer layer of dead skin or tissue (often followed by "off").

Usage Example

"As the young snake grows, it periodically sloughs its old skin to reveal vibrant new scales."

Strong
retain

• verb (Context 2)

To get rid of, discard, or shake off something undesirable, burdensome, or obsolete (often followed by "off").

Usage Example

"The company managed to keep off its outdated reputation by investing heavily in clean energy."

Strong
keep
embrace
adopt

Similar words to slough

Words similar to slough shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shed
molt
swamp
cast off
shake off
mire
bog
discard
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• Nearby Words

slothfulness
slouch
slouchy
slough
slovenliness
slovenly
slow

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Slough. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/slough
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