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shrivel

/ˈʃrɪv.əl/

Translations

shrivelverb

shriveled

Past Simple

shriveled

Past Participle

shriveling

Gerund

/ˈʃrɪv.əl/

se flétrirSe dit surtout d’une matière organique qui se ride, se contracte ou perd son humidité ; peut aussi s’employer au sens figuré.

The leaves began to shrivel in the intense heat.

Les feuilles ont commencé à se flétrir sous la chaleur intense.

Additional translations

ratatinerFamilier ; convient pour l’idée de se froisser, se contracter ou se dessécher sous l’effet de la chaleur ou du manque d’humidité.

Synonyms

waste away

dry up

Antonyms

shrivelverb

To contract and wrinkle, often due to loss of moisture.

The leaves began to shrivel in the intense heat.

To become or make something smaller and less important.

His confidence seemed to shrivel after the harsh criticism.

To cause (something) to contract, wrinkle, or shrink, especially through heat, cold, or loss of moisture; to wither.

The relentless sun shriveled the once-lush tomatoes on the vine.