shrivel

[ˈʃrɪvəl]

shrivel Definition

  • 1wrinkle and contract or cause to wrinkle and contract, especially due to loss of moisture.
  • 2become weaker or smaller over time.

Using shrivel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shrivel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The leaves shriveled in the hot sun.

  • Example

    The grapes had shriveled on the vine.

  • Example

    His skin shriveled with age.

  • Example

    Her hopes for the future shriveled away.

shrivel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shrivel

Antonyms for shrivel

Phrases with shrivel

  • to become smaller and wrinkled through the loss of moisture

    Example

    The apple had shriveled up and was no longer edible.

  • to gradually disappear or become less important

    Example

    The company's profits began to shrivel away as competition increased.

  • shrivel someone's hopes

    to cause someone's hopes or dreams to fade away

    Example

    The rejection letter shriveled his hopes of getting into his dream school.

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Summary: shrivel in Brief

The verb 'shrivel' [ˈʃrɪvəl] means to wrinkle and contract, often due to a loss of moisture, or to become weaker or smaller over time. Examples include 'The leaves shriveled in the hot sun.' and 'Her hopes for the future shriveled away.' 'Shrivel' can be used in phrases like 'shrivel up,' meaning to become smaller and wrinkled through the loss of moisture, and 'shrivel someone's hopes,' meaning to cause someone's hopes or dreams to fade away.