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shrivelled vs sear

sear vs shrivelled

shrivelled and sear both are adjectives.

shrivelled is not a verb while sear is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrivelled No Yes No No
sear No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, shrivelled and sear are synonyms defined as:
  • shrivelled and sear: (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Other synonyms of shrivelled include dried-up, sere, shriveled, withered.
shrivelled (adjective) sear (adjective)
reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
shrivelled (verb) sear (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 shrivelled and sear

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