verb
to become or make smaller and wrinkled, typically as a result of loss of moisture
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Without proper hydration, the plant's leaves will shrivel up and die.
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If you forget to water your houseplants, they'll shrivel and look sad.
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I left my grapes in the sun too long and now they're all shriveled up.
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Her confidence began to shrivel as the criticism continued to pile on.