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shrivel > 2 senses
VERB1shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, witherWither, as with a loss of moisture
2shrivel, shrinkDecrease in size, range, or extent
shrivel > pronunciation
Soundsshrih'vahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2061 more rhymes in ahl...
shrivel > verb 1, change
MeaningWither, as with a loss of moisture.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"The fruit dried and shriveled"
Synonymsshrivel up, shrink, wither
Broaderdecrease, diminish, lessen, fall
Narroweratrophy; die back, die down; mummify, dry up
shrivel > verb 2, change
MeaningDecrease in size, range, or extent.
PatternSomething ----s
ModelTheir earnings shrivel this year
Examples"My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"
Synonymsshrink
Broaderdecrease, diminish, lessen, fall

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