shrivel


Definition: Meaning of, shrivel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ʃrɪv(ə)l /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
shrivel shrivelled, shriveled shrivelled, shriveled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
shrivelling, shriveling shrivels
also shrivel up [British English] [American English] [intransitive and transitive]
  1. if something shrivels, or if it is shrivelled, it becomes smaller and its surface becomes covered in lines because it is very dry or old
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shrivel used in phrases

  • shrivel up (verb)
    1. wither, as with a loss of moisture
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