shrivel Synonyms
shrivel Meaning
shrivel (v)
wither, as with a loss of moisture
decrease in size, range, or extent
shrivel (v. i.)
To draw, or be drawn, into wrinkles; to shrink, and form corrugations; as, a leaf shriveles in the hot sun; the skin shrivels with age; -- often with up.
shrivel (v. t.)
To cause to shrivel or contract; to cause to shrink onto corruptions.
shrivel Sentence Examples
- The hot summer sun caused the leaves to shrivel and turn brown.
- The old man's fingers had shriveled with age.
- The neglected plant's leaves shriveled due to lack of water.
- The abandoned city looked desolate, with buildings shriveling into ruins.
- The dry parchment paper shriveled as it passed through the flame.
- The severe drought caused the crops to shrivel and die.
- The once-plump fruit had shriveled and become wrinkled.
- The cold wind made her skin shrivel and turn pale.
- The dehydrated traveler's tongue shriveled and stuck to the roof of his mouth.
- The antique leatherbound book's cover had shriveled and cracked over time.
FAQs About the word shrivel
wither, as with a loss of moisture, decrease in size, range, or extentTo draw, or be drawn, into wrinkles; to shrink, and form corrugations; as, a leaf shrivele
drain, fade, dry, scorch, collapse, wither,evaporate, wilt, mummify, bake
flourish, revive, increase, prosper, accumulate, thrive, grow, flourish, bloom, bloom
The hot summer sun caused the leaves to shrivel and turn brown.
The old man's fingers had shriveled with age.
The neglected plant's leaves shriveled due to lack of water.
The abandoned city looked desolate, with buildings shriveling into ruins.
