shrivel

UK /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ US /ˈʃɹɪvəl/
verb 3

Definitions

verb

1

To collapse inward; to crumble.

The plant shrivelled from lack of water.

2

To become wrinkled.

His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long.

3

To draw into wrinkles.

The hot sun shrivelled the leaves.

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