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DRYING UP Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase drying up. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase drying up. (close relations)
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shrinking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• process or result of becoming less or smaller

• the act of becoming less

withering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

adjective satellite

• wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

• making light of

dehydrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

desiccating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

verb

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

evaporating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue

• cause to change into a vapor

• change into a vapor

• become less intense and fade away gradually

parching
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat

dehydration
nounn
noun

• dryness resulting from the removal of water

• depletion of bodily fluids

• the process of extracting moisture

desiccation
nounn
noun

• dryness resulting from the removal of water

• the process of extracting moisture

evaporation
nounn
noun

• the process of becoming a vapor

• the process of extracting moisture

Best Hypernyms For DRYING UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for drying up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for SHRINKING

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