shrivel
(verb)
verb
1. wither, as with a loss of moisture
- The fruit dried and shriveled
Similar word(s): shrink, wither
Definition categories: change, decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
2. decrease in size, range, or extent
- His earnings shrank
- My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me
Similar word(s): shrink
Definition categories: change, decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
Sentences with shrivel as a verb:
- I saw him shrivel on the ground in fear.
- His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long.
- The hot sun shrivelled the leaves.