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shrivels

The correct spelling is shrivels.

How to pronounce shrivels

verb

Say it like: Shr-ive-ls

The correct spelling is shrivels. To collapse inward; to crumble. For example: "The plant shrivelled from lack of water."

Usage Examples

The plant shrivelled from lack of water.

His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long.

The hot sun shrivelled the leaves.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To collapse inward; to crumble.
  2. 2.To become wrinkled.
  3. 3.To draw into wrinkles.

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