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shrivel

verb

shriv·​el ˈshri-vəl How to pronounce shrivel (audio)
 especially Southern  ˈsri-
shriveled or shrivelled; shriveling or shrivelling ˈshri-vəl-iŋ How to pronounce shrivel (audio)
ˈsri-;
ˈshriv-liŋ,
ˈsriv-

intransitive verb

1
: to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
2
a
: to become reduced to inanition, helplessness, or inefficiency
b

transitive verb

: to cause to shrivel

Example Sentences

plants shriveling in the heat
Recent Examples on the Web Some folks seem to assume that fruits and vegetables left outside will shrivel, turn black, and disintegrate in a matter of hours, like a time-lapse video from middle school biology. Mark Remy, Outside Online, 28 Dec. 2018 Scientists realized the Atchafalaya could soon steal the Mississippi’s might; the final 500 kilometers of the river would shrivel into a brackish creek—a big problem, given that New Orleans relies on the river for drinking water. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 When temperatures began to soar in Uttar Pradesh state several weeks ago, Shukla’s wheat crops began to shrivel and his cows provided less milk. Washington Post, 9 May 2022 Allow the ends of the affected plumeria, also known as frangipani shrubs, to shrivel a little and die back to healthy plant portions. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 Critics have perennially predicted that the popularity of Apple’s signature smartphone will wear off, and the company will shrivel. Larry Light, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2022 Runners took up the theme in their unique way, vowing not to shrivel and shrink from the Boston Marathon but to return and reclaim it in 2014. Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2021 Sacrifice bunts would shrivel up and automatic intentional walks to face the pitcher would vanish, too. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 31 Oct. 2021 Sacrifice bunts would shrivel up and automatic intentional walks to face the pitcher would vanish, too. Ben Walker, ajc, 31 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shrivel was in 1565

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