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Present participle for to shrink or contract in size
“I'll just wither and wane under all that pressure and shrivel up inside until I'm microscopic.”
Present participle for to wither, decay, or to deteriorate in vigor or health
“The leaves begin to shrivel, wrinkle, and turn brown.”
Present participle for to dehydrate or dry up, shriveling in the process
“The grapes are left to hang until they begin to shrivel in the sun.”
Present participle for to crumple or pucker up
“The curtain features a cord on the side that is used to shrivel the fabric.”
Present participle for to rot or cause to rot
Present participle for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
Present participle for to diminish to nothing
The process of becoming smaller in size
The state or process of being desiccated
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