sheds

1. get rid ofExamples: "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"Synonyms: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off

2. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantitiesExamples: "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed His grace on Thee"Synonyms: pour forth, shed, spill

3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or overExamples: "spill the beans all over the table"Synonyms: disgorge, shed, spill

4. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathersExamples: "our dog sheds every Spring"Synonyms: exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough