shrivel
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(verb) wither, esp. with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled" |
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Synonyms: shrink, shrivel up, wither |
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Related Words: atrophy, decrease, die back, die down, diminish, dry up, fall, lessen, mummify |
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(verb) decrease in size, range, or extent; ""His earnings shrank"; "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me" |
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Synonyms: shrink |
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Related Words: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen |
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