Synonyms of shrivels

shrivels

verb

present tense third-person singular of shrivel

as in evaporates

to become small and wrinkly usually as a result of dehydration

Without irrigation, these plants would shrivel (up) and die.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evaporates
• drains
• dries
• collapses
• scorches
• fades
• wilts
• withers
• shrinks
• dries up
• mummifies
• bakes
• decreases
• flattens
• diminishes
• compresses
• dehydrates
• constricts
• dehumidifies
• dwindles
• wanes
• withdraws
• desiccates
• wizens
• parches
• sears
• deflates
• lessens
• air-dries
• recedes
• retreats
• abates
• condenses
• declines
• contracts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revives
• grows
• thrives
• increases
• flourishes
• prospers
• accumulates
• blooms
• freshens
• inflates
• expands
• swells
• puffs (up)
• balloons
• snowballs