(especially of fabric or the skin) Having wrinkles or slight folds
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Wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant
“He sees the crops withered through drought and devoured by pests on a shrivelled land struggling to escape the paralysis of famine.”
Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease
(especially of fabric or the skin) Having wrinkles or slight folds
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to wither, decay, or to deteriorate in vigor or health
“The leaves begin to shrivel, wrinkle, and turn brown.”
Past tense for to dehydrate or dry up, shriveling in the process
“The grapes are left to hang until they begin to shrivel in the sun.”
Past tense for to crumple or pucker up
“The curtain features a cord on the side that is used to shrivel the fabric.”
Past tense for to rot or cause to rot
Past tense for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
Past tense for to diminish to nothing
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