shrivel

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

Examples of SHRIVEL

1. plants shriveling in the heat

Origin of SHRIVEL

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1565

Rhymes with SHRIVEL

civil, drivel, snivel, swivel