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SHRIVEL

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Shrivel.

How to pronounce shrivel:

US

Shrivel - as a verb

Wither, as with a loss of moisture

Example: "The fruit dried and shriveled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrink13shrivel upwither12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decrease in size, range, or extent

Example: "His earnings shrank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrink13

Example Sentences

"The flowers will shrivel if they are not watered."
"After being left in the sun, the grapes started to shrivel."
"The heat caused the leaves to shrivel and fall off the tree."
"Her hope for a promotion began to shrivel as the days went by."
"The apple started to shrivel in the fruit bowl."
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Word Game Points

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

SHRIVEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHRIVEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrivel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRIVEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHRIVEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrivel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRIVEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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