scrape · exfoliate · flake · snake · skin · dead · renewal · scales · bark · chrysalis · scab · callus · cocoon · husk · rub · slither · neglect · shirk
slough offabsorb
Take in fully
take in · assimilate · integrate · incorporate · internalize
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Related — shed (Cast off naturally); discard (Deliberately throw out); molt (Shed outer covering); peel · cast off · scrape · exfoliate · flake · snake · skin · dead · renewal · scales
retention vs. sheddingslough off ≠ retain Keep possession of; keep · hold onto · preserve · cling to · maintain
acceptance vs. dismissal of responsibilityslough off ≠ take on Accept or confront; shoulder · assume · accept · embrace · own up to
attachment vs. detachmentslough off ≠ absorb Take in fully; take in · assimilate · integrate · incorporate · internalize
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/slough_off