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SHRIVELS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word shrivels. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word shrivels. (close relations)
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shriveledshriveling

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shrink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a physician who specializes in psychiatry

verb

• wither, as with a loss of moisture

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• become smaller or draw together

• decrease in size, range, or extent

wither
verbv
verb

• wither, as with a loss of moisture

• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

contract
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

• (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

• a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

verb

• enter into a contractual arrangement

• engage by written agreement

• squeeze or press together

• be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness

• become smaller or draw together

• make smaller

• compress or concentrate

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

droop
verbv
noun

• a shape that sags

verb

• droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

• hang loosely or laxly

• become limp

dwindle
verbv
verb

• become smaller or lose substance

fade
verbv
noun

• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

• gradually ceasing to be visible

verb

• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

• disappear gradually

• become feeble

wilt
verbv
noun

• any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

• causing to become limp or drooping

verb

• lose strength

• become limp

dry up
verbv
verb

• lose water or moisture

• dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture

shrivel up
verbv
verb

• wither, as with a loss of moisture

Best Hypernyms For SHRIVELS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shrivels, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
decrease diminish fall lessen

Alternatives for SHRINK

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