shrivel
shri
ˈʃrɪ
shri
vel
vəl
vēl
British pronunciation
/ʃɹˈɪvə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "shrivel"in English

to shrivel
01

to shrink in size

Intransitive
example
Examples
The balloon shrivelled slowly as the air leaked out.
02

to dry up and wither, usually from losing water or vitality

Intransitive
example
Examples
The flowers shrivelled in the vase after a week without water.
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