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Shrivel vs Shriveler - What's the difference?

shrivel | shriveler |

As a verb shrivel

is to collapse inward; to crumble.

As a noun shriveler is

one who, or that which, shrivels.

shrivel

English

Verb

(shrivell) (UK ) (en-verb) (US )
  • To collapse inward; to crumble.
    • I saw him shrivel on the ground in fear.
  • To become wrinkled.
    • His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long.
  • To draw into wrinkles.
    • The hot sun shrivelled the leaves.

    shriveler

    English

    Alternative forms

    * shriveller

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who, or that which, shrivels.