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shriveling

/ˈʃrɪv.əl.ɪŋ/

shriveling up

shrivelingnoun

Translations

flétrissementSe dit surtout du fait de se rider et de se dessécher par perte d’humidité.

The shriveling of the leaves indicated that the plant was not receiving enough water.

Le flétrissement des feuilles indiquait que la plante ne recevait pas assez d’eau.

Definitions

The process or result of becoming wrinkled or shrunken, often due to loss of moisture.

The shriveling of the leaves indicated that the plant was not receiving enough water.

Synonyms

shrivelinggerund / present participle

/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/

Used to modify a noun, indicating that it is in the process of shrinking or wrinkling.

Translations

ratatinéEmploi adjectival : état de ce qui se ride, se contracte ou se dessèche.

We sorted out the shriveling apples before they went on display.

Nous avons trié les pommes ratatinées avant de les exposer.

Definitions

Undergoing the process of shrinking or becoming wrinkled; contracting.

We sorted out the shriveling apples before they went on display.

shrivelverb

shriveling

Gerund

shriveled

Past Simple

shriveled

Past Participle

shriveling

Gerund

/ˈʃrɪv.əl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

waste away

dry up

Antonyms