English Synonym Finder

shrivel

Definitions

To wrinkle and contract, especially due to loss of moisture or heat.

To become reduced in size, importance, or vitality; to wither.

Examples

The leaves began to shrivel under the intense heat of the summer sun.

If you don't water the plants regularly, they will quickly shrivel and die.

The old man's skin seemed to shrivel as he aged, mapping the years of his life.

Synonyms

wither shrink dry wilt contract desiccate shrunken

Antonyms

expand swell bloat grow flourish thrive distend