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peeling

The word “peeling” has 2 syllables: peel-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈpiː.lɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for peeling?

In the thesaurus, “peeling” has 39 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for peeling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for peeling

Antonyms for peeling

Meanings of peeling

  • verb
    1. To remove the skin or outer covering of.
    2. To remove something from the outer or top layer of.
    3. To become detached, come away, especially in flakes or strips; to shed skin in such a way.
    4. To remove one's clothing.
    5. To move, separate (off or away).
    6. To play a peel shot.
    7. To send through a hoop (of a ball other than one's own).
    8. To plunder; to pillage, rob.
  • noun
    1. The act of removing the outer surface in strips.
    2. Strips of an outer rind or surface that has been removed.

Example Sentences

  • The old wallpaper was slowly peeling from the damp wall.
  • She spent the afternoon peeling potatoes for dinner.
  • The paint is peeling because of the heat and moisture.
  • He sat at the table peeling an orange with a small knife.
  • Sunburn caused the skin on his shoulders to start peeling.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to peeling, such as: baring, bark, barking, case, casing, cast, coat.

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unclothing

bark

barking

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