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shriveling

/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does shriveling mean?

verb

to become or cause to become shriveled or wrinkled, typically as a result of drying out or losing moisture.

Example

"The once-plump vegetables began to shrivel in the scorching heat."

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