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shriveling

/ˈʃrɪv.əl.ɪŋ/

shriveling up

shrivelingnoun

Translations

сморщивание

The shriveling of the fruit was a sign it was overripe.

Сморщивание фрукта было признаком того, что он перезрел.

усыхание

The shriveling of the leaves indicated a lack of water.

Усыхание листьев указывало на недостаток воды.

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.

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

сморщиваться

The leaves began to shrivel in the heat.

Листья начали сморщиваться от жары.

вянуть

The flowers will shrivel without water.

Цветы завянут без воды.

усыхать

The fruit will shrivel if left in the sun too long.

Фрукты усохнут, если оставить их на солнце слишком долго.

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