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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My midweek social life has shriveled, from negligible to non-existent.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
The Tar Heels’ middle-of-the-pack ACC defense shriveled in the fourth quarter against struggling Syracuse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of shrivel

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Hunter Biden also had faced years of scrutiny and withering Republican attacks over his international business dealings.

— Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Branches can wither from severe weather, disease, insect damage, or other injuries to the tree.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of wither

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The neighboring second room has detergent vending machines, cushy chairs to make waiting for those socks to dry more pleasant, and a pair of tall tables ideal for folding clothes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
The agency urged residents to help prevent the virus from spreading by avoiding the transfer of fish between bodies of water and cleaning, draining and drying boats and fishing equipment after use.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026

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