Associations to the word «Shrivel»

Wiktionary

SHRIVEL, verb. (intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
SHRIVEL, verb. (intransitive) To become wrinkled.
SHRIVEL, verb. (transitive) To draw into wrinkles.

Dictionary definition

SHRIVEL, verb. Wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled".
SHRIVEL, verb. Decrease in size, range, or extent; "His earnings shrank"; "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me".

Wise words

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