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shrivel up vs shrink

shrink vs shrivel up

shrivel up is not a noun while shrink is a noun.

shrivel up and shrink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrivel up No No Yes No
shrink Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shrivel up and shrink are synonyms defined as:
  • shrivel up and shrink: wither, as with a loss of moisture
Other synonyms of shrivel up include shrivel, wither.
shrivel up (noun) shrink (noun)
a physician who specializes in psychiatry
shrivel up (verb) shrink (verb)
wither, as with a loss of moisture become smaller or draw together
reduce in size; reduce physically
wither, as with a loss of moisture
decrease in size, range, or extent
draw back, as with fear or pain
Difference between shrivel up and shrink

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