exuviate vs shed

exuviate is not a noun while shed is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exuviate	No	No	Yes	No
shed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, exuviate and shed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of exuviate include molt, moult, slough.

As verbs, shed is a hypernym of exuviate; that is, shed is a word with a broader meaning than exuviate:

Other hypernyms of exuviate include cast, cast off, drop, shake off, throw, throw away, throw off.

exuviate (noun)	shed (noun)
	an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

exuviate (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

exuviate (verb)	shed (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
	to remove
	pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities