defoliated
The word “defoliated” has 5 syllables: de-fo-li-a-ted
It's pronounced as /diˈfoʊ.liˌeɪ.tɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for defoliated?
In the thesaurus, “defoliated” has 16 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for defoliated along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for defoliated
- bared
- barked
- cleared
- deforested
- denuded
- exposed
- flayed
- hulled
- husked
- pared
- scaled
- shelled
- shucked
- skinned
- stripped
- stript
Meanings of defoliated
- verb
- To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
Example Sentences
- The trees were defoliated by the toxic chemicals.
- Entire fields were defoliated after the pest invasion.
- The forest looked barren and defoliated after the wildfire.
- The military defoliated the jungle to expose enemy positions.
- The disease defoliated most of the vineyard before harvest.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to defoliated, such as: bared, barked, cleared, deforested, denuded, exposed, flayed.
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