shrivel up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive) : To become smaller, wrinkled, and dried out, often due to heat, age, or lack of moisture. It describes a loss of volume and vitality, resulting in a shrunken appearance. Usage This verb is intransitive, meaning it does not take a direct object. The thing that shrivels is the subject of the sentence. It often describes the natural process of decay or dehydration i...