glabrate

/ˈɡlæbreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to become bald or lose hair

“As he aged, he began to glabrate, revealing a shiny scalp beneath.”

2. verb

to lose or fall off, especially leaves or flowers

“The autumnal winds caused the trees to glabrate, preparing them for winter.”

Synonyms

  • bald
  • lose hair

Antonyms

  • grow
  • thicken