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sear vs shrivelled

shrivelled vs sear

sear and shrivelled both are adjectives.

sear is a verb but shrivelled is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sear No Yes Yes No
shrivelled No Yes No No
As adjectives, sear and shrivelled are synonyms defined as:
  • sear and shrivelled: (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Other synonyms of sear include dried-up, sere, shriveled, withered.
sear (adjective) shrivelled (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) shrivelled (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 shrivelled

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