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shrivel
verb
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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:

diminishdecreasefallshrinkfadeblastdrydry upbakedrain
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Antonyms for shrivel:

bloomgrowfreezewetdevelopenlargeexpandmoisten

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