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sear vs shriveled

shriveled vs sear

sear and shriveled both are adjectives.

sear is a verb but shriveled is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sear No Yes Yes No
shriveled No Yes No No
As adjectives, sear and shriveled are synonyms defined as:
  • sear and shriveled: (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Other synonyms of sear include dried-up, sere, shrivelled, withered.
sear (adjective) shriveled (adjective)
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
sear (verb) shriveled (verb)
make very hot and dry
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
become superficially burned
Difference between sear and shriveled

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