throw vs exfoliate

exfoliate vs throw

throw is a noun but exfoliate is not a noun.

throw and exfoliate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No
exfoliate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, exfoliate is a hyponym of throw; that is, exfoliate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:

throw: to remove
exfoliate: cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

Other hyponyms of throw include exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough, abscise, autotomise, autotomize.

throw (noun)	exfoliate (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance

throw (verb)	exfoliate (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	grow by producing or unfolding leaves
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
utter with force; utter vehemently	remove the surface, in scales or laminae
propel through the air	spread by opening the leaves of
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	come off in a very thin piece
place or put with great energy
cause to fall off
to remove
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
make on a potter's wheel
put or send forth
organize or be responsible for
cause to be confused emotionally
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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