WIZEN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

wizen

verb

Definition of wizen

as in to shrivel

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Recent Examples of wizen The Keogh siblings, wizened by a lifetime of co-existing, are onto something. — Jerry Carino, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2020 But these days, Pop’s torso, wizened from that early stagecraft and seven decades on earth, is more likely to be found under the Miami or Cayman Islands sun. — Michael B. Dougherty, Esquire, 18 Jan. 2018 The scene, overflowing with food, glistening lighting and love passed among wizards wizened and budding, tells us that Hogwarts is the greatest place on earth. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, 29 July 2017

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Verb

As sprouting progresses, the sweet potato may become softer, shriveled, or less flavorful.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026
Wild pheasants use it all, and after late November they’ll be concentrated in the heavy cover because crop fields are gleaned and frost will have shriveled a lot of vegetation.

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrivel

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Sarah Dorsey, a parent at Ardrey Kell, previously said her trust in the district has withered amid the upheaval.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Instead, there were moments in Sunday’s decisive 23-10 victory that give hope that these aren’t the same Jets from a year ago, who withered quickly in a lost season and didn’t win their first game until late October.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of wither

Verb

Water, detergent, agitation and friction all take a toll, and drying piles on heat and more tumbling.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Many of the winners are easy to use, quick to apply, and beginner-friendly, including press-on kits, fast-drying polishes and topcoats, and nourishing base layers.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of dry

Verb

But Chelsea never wilted, never stopped pushing and probing for an equaliser, and almost found one in the final minutes when substitute Estevao’s wicked curler brought a world-class save out of Raya.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Despite extreme heat conditions — Georgia noted the on-field temperature reached 110 degrees — the Bulldogs did not wilt.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026

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