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shrivel

/'ʃrɪvəl/

Synonyms of shrivel Antonyms of shrivel Examples of shrivel Usage of shrivel Parts of shrivel Definition that contains shrivel Words sounding like shrivel Explanation of shrivel

verb
decrease in size, range, or extent
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"My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"

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shrink

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diminish fall lessen decrease
verb
wither, as with a loss of moisture
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"The fruit dried and shriveled"

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shrink shrivel up wither

type of:
diminish fall decrease lessen

Examples of shrivel

"My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"
"The fruit dried and shriveled"