shrivel

• Глагол, используемый для описания процесса сморщивания, сжатия или высыхания, часто из-за потери влаги или старения.

A verb used to describe the process of becoming wrinkled, shrunken, or dried up, often due to loss of moisture or age.

1. Wither or shrinkB2formal

   To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller, typically due to loss of moisture.

   Сморщиваться или сжиматься

   • The leaves shriveled in the intense summer heat.
   • The fruit began to shrivel after being left out for days.
   • Without water, the plant's stems will shrivel and die.

   Synonymscontractdehydratedesiccatedry upshrinkwitherwrinkle

2. Decrease in size or extentC1formal

   To become smaller, weaker, or less significant.

   Сокращаться

   • The company's profits shriveled during the economic downturn.
   • His enthusiasm shriveled after repeated failures.
   • The once-thriving community shriveled as people moved away.

   Synonymscontractdiminishdwindleshrinkwanewither

   Antonymsexpandflourishgrowincreaseswell

Phrasal variantsshrivel up