shrivel

• Verbo que describe el proceso de arrugarse, encogerse o secarse, a menudo por pérdida de humedad o envejecimiento.

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.

   marchitarse o encogerse

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontractdehydratedesiccatedry upshrinkwitherwrinkle

2. Decrease in size or extentC1formal

   To become smaller, weaker, or less significant.

   Disminuir en tamaño o importancia

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

   Sinónimoscontractdiminishdwindleshrinkwanewither

   Antónimosexpandflourishgrowincreaseswell

Variantes phrasalshrivel up