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shrivel

verb

/ˈʃrɪvəl/

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

shrivel up

wither, wilt, dry up, decay, contract

bloom, expand, flourish

shrivel away, shrivel with age, shrivel in the sun, shrivel leaves

to hinder or impede the movement or progress of

To change something completely in form, appearance, or character.

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.

Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.

to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above