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Definition shrivel in British English

shrivel verb

verb
/ˈʃrɪv(ə)l/
1

if something such as a plant shrivels or shrivels up, it becomes smaller and thinner than usual and it does not look fresh and healthy

Example

The leaves had shrivelled up in the summer heat.

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bear bear fruit bloom
1.1

to make something smaller and thinner than usual

Example

The fierce heat had shrivelled the meat.

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reduce thin compact
2

to become weaker or smaller in amount

Example

Funding for the project eventually shrivelled up.

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X has left the building disappear finish
2.1

to make something weaker or smaller in amount

Example

Her angry tone had shrivelled any confidence he had left.

Synonyms and related words
salami-slice top-slice cut back lessen reduce subside
Definition shrivel in British English