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shrivel vs decrease

decrease vs shrivel

shrivel is not a noun while decrease is a noun.

shrivel and decrease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrivel No No Yes No
decrease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, decrease is a hypernym of shrivel; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than shrivel:
  • shrivel: wither, as with a loss of moisture
  • decrease: decrease in size, extent, or range
Other hypernyms of shrivel include diminish, fall, lessen.
As verbs, decrease is a hypernym of shrivel; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than shrivel:
  • shrivel: decrease in size, range, or extent
  • decrease: decrease in size, extent, or range
Other hypernyms of shrivel include diminish, fall, lessen.
shrivel (noun) decrease (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something
the amount by which something decreases
a change downward
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
shrivel (verb) decrease (verb)
wither, as with a loss of moisture decrease in size, extent, or range
decrease in size, range, or extent make become smaller
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