Shrivel Definition & Meaning
shrivel
- verb
- wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled"
- decrease in size, range, or extent; "His earnings shrank"; "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"
"Shrivel" in song lyrics
See how shrivel is used in real songs:
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"Turntables swivel as the rap crews shrivel"
Main Source f/ The Brand New Heavies — Bonafied Funk -
"tomato plant shrivel"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with shrivel
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does shrivel mean?
- wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled" decrease in size, range, or extent; "His earnings shrank"; "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"
- What part of speech is shrivel?
- Shrivel is a verb.
- How many definitions does shrivel have?
- Shrivel has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).