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shrivel (v.)

1560s (implied in shriveled), of unknown origin, not found in Middle English; perhaps from a Scandinavian source (compare Swedish skryvla "to wrinkle, to shrivel"), perhaps ultimately connected with shrimp (n.) and shrink (v.). Related: Shriveled; shriveling.

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Definitions of shrivel from WordNet

shrivel (v.)
wither, as with a loss of moisture;
The fruit dried and shriveled
Synonyms: shrivel up / shrink / wither
shrivel (v.)
decrease in size, range, or extent;
My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me
Synonyms: shrink
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