shrivel
IPA: ʃrˈɪvʌɫ
verb
- (intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
- (intransitive) To become wrinkled.
- (transitive) To draw into wrinkles.
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Examples of "shrivel" in Sentences
- As the hot sun beat down on the flower, its petals began to shrivel up
- Without enough water, the leaves on the plant started to shrivel and turn brown
- The lack of sunlight caused the once vibrant fruits to shrivel on the vine
- The heat from the fire caused the marshmallow to shrivel and blacken
- Neglecting to water the succulent caused it to shrivel and wilt
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