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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Check monthly for signs of shriveling (add moisture), blackening or softening (discard).

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
The skin split, the ends were shriveled, and the texture was limp.

— Dianna Douglas, NPR, 28 June 2026

Definition of shrivel

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Russian inflation soared while foreign currency reserves shrank and many inputs for its defense industrial base withered.

— Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Instead of letting the lemon tree’s leaves fall and wither, the culinary team makes oils to use in Scholtmeyer’s imaginative cooking.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of wither

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Alcaraz missed this year's French Open — and Wimbledon — with a wrist injury, and Sinner was eliminated in the second round in Paris after wilting in the heat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026
The temperature that day had reached 99 degrees and the city had wilted, but the downpour caused the mercury to plummet a good 10 degrees.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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