Dry Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture; "a mummified body was found".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Mummify

Hypernyms

• Shrivel
• Shrink
• Wither

Meaning ²

Lose water or moisture; "In the desert, you get dehydrated very quickly".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Exsiccate
• Dehydrate
• Desiccate

Hypernyms

• Dry
• Dry Out