throw off vs shed

throw off is not a noun while shed is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
throw off	No	No	Yes	No
shed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, throw off and shed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of throw off include cast, cast off, drop, shake off, throw, throw away.

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

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

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

throw off (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

throw off (verb)	shed (verb)
to remove	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
get rid of	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