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to shrivel
01
to shrink in size
Intransitive
Examples
The balloon shrivelled slowly as the air leaked out.
Her hopes shrivelled when she saw the rejection letter.
02
to dry up and wither, usually from losing water or vitality
Intransitive
Examples
The flowers shrivelled in the vase after a week without water.
The plant shrivelled in the frost.
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