Shrivel (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled".

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Shrivel Up
• Shrink
• Wither

Hypernyms

• Diminish
• Fall
• Lessen

Hyponyms

• Die Down
• Dry Up

Meaning ²

Decrease in size, range, or extent; "His earnings shrank"; "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me".

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Shrink

Hypernyms

• Decrease
• Fall
• Lessen