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SHRIVELS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Shrivels.

Shrivels - as a verb

Wither, as with a loss of moisture

Example: "The fruit dried and shriveled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrinkshrivel upwither
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decrease in size, range, or extent

Example: "His earnings shrank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrink

Example Sentences

"When exposed to heat, the fruit shrivels up and becomes wrinkled."
"As the skin ages, it loses elasticity and shrivels."
"During a drought, the river shrivels to a mere trickle of water."
"The skin on my fingers shrivels after being in water for too long."
"Without proper care, the houseplant shrivels and dies."
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Word Game Points

Is SHRIVELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrivels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHRIVELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SHRIVELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrivels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRIVELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SHRIVELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrivels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRIVELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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