shrivel
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.shriv·el
verb \ˈshri-vəl, especially Southern ˈsri-\shriv·eled or shriv·elledshriv·el·ing or shriv·el·ling\ˈshri-vəl-iŋ, ˈsri-; ˈshriv-liŋ, ˈsriv-\
Definition of SHRIVEL
intransitive verb
1
: to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
2
a : to become reduced to inanition, helplessness, or inefficiency b : dwindle
transitive verb
: to cause to shrivel
See Examples of SHRIVEL
- plants shriveling in the heat
Origin of SHRIVEL
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1565
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