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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Nidhi imagined the baby crawling around in her mother’s body, desperately seeking the uterus, and, failing to find it in its proper place, quietly shrivelling up and dying.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
As hen of the woods clusters age, the fruiting bodies will shrivel and become chewier.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrivel

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Featuring tons of interviews from whistleblowers and ex-employees, this is a withering critique of capitalism that needs to be seen.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
No bear population, even one as obviously robust as the Southern one, could withstand the withering assaults of very many Colliers and his contemporaries.

— Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wither

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The Slovenian is not the only relic that has emerged from Europe's drying rivers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Natural gas is deeply embedded upstream in textile manufacturing, supplying captive electricity generation as well as the boilers and steam required for processes including dyeing, washing, drying and finishing.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dry

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Harvesting early is especially important for leafy greens, which quickly wilt in the afternoon sun and may not last for very long in the fridge.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Other key signs include dead grass, wilting plants, or root damage near the mounds, as the tunneling can negatively impact your yard and garden.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of wilt

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