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withered vs shrunken

shrunken vs withered

withered and shrunken both are adjectives.

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

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