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shrunken vs withered

withered vs shrunken

shrunken and withered both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrunken No Yes No No
withered No Yes No No
As adjectives, shrunken and withered are synonyms defined as:
  • shrunken and withered: lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
Other synonyms of shrunken include shriveled, shrivelled, wizen, wizened.
shrunken (adjective) withered (adjective)
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 lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
Difference between shrunken and withered

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