shrivel up Synonyms
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shrivel up Meaning
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shrivel up (v)
wither, as with a loss of moisture
shrivel up Sentence Examples
- The heat shrivelled up the leaves on the rose bushes, leaving them dry and brittle.
- The old woman's hands shrivelled up over the years, becoming gnarled and wrinkled.
- The orange shrivelled up in the sun, losing its plump shape and vibrant hue.
- The forgotten grapes shrivelled up in the dusty cellar, turning into raisins.
- The petals of the flower shrivelled up after a day in the vase, losing their delicate beauty.
- The lack of rain caused the grass to shrivel up, turning the lawn into a barren wasteland.
- The moth's wings shrivelled up under the intense heat of the light bulb.
- The abandoned house shrivelled up over time, its walls crumbling and its roof caving in.
- The child's spirit shrivelled up under the weight of bullying, leaving them withdrawn and isolated.
- The once-fertile fields shrivelled up due to drought, causing widespread famine.
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wither, as with a loss of moisture
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The heat shrivelled up the leaves on the rose bushes, leaving them dry and brittle.
The old woman's hands shrivelled up over the years, becoming gnarled and wrinkled.
The orange shrivelled up in the sun, losing its plump shape and vibrant hue.
The forgotten grapes shrivelled up in the dusty cellar, turning into raisins.
