Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause something to become shrunken or wrinkled, typically as a result of drying or lack of moisture

“The plant leaves began to shrivel in the intense heat.”

2. verb

to become or cause something to become less in amount or degree, typically as a result of loss or decay

“His hopes began to shrivel as the days turned into weeks without a job offer.”

3. noun

the act of becoming shrunken or wrinkled, typically as a result of drying or lack of moisture

“The farmer was concerned about the shrivel of his crops due to the drought.”