shrivel
verbHow many syllables in shrivel?
There are 2 syllables in the word shrivel.How to pronounce shrivel:
Definition of shrivel:
- shrivel (verb):
- to become dry and withered
- wither, as with a loss of moisture.
- to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
Synonyms for shrivel:
atrophy
bake
blast
collapse
decrease
dehydrate
desiccate
die down
diminish
drain
dry
dry (up)
dry up
dwindle
evaporate
fade
fall
lessen
mummify
scorch
shrink
shrivel up
wilt
wither
wizen
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Antonyms for shrivel:
bloom
bulk up
develop
enlarge
expand
freeze
gain weight
grow
moisten
plump up
unwrinkle
wet
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