shrivel (v.)

  1. wither, as with a loss of moisture; The fruit dried and shriveled

    [ Syn: shrivel up , shrink , wither ]

  2. decrease in size, range, or extent; His earnings shrank; My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me

    [ Syn: shrink ]

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