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shrivel

Shrivel vs Scorch - What's the difference?

shrivel | scorch |


In lang=en terms the difference between shrivel and scorch

is that shrivel is to draw into wrinkles while scorch is to move at high speed (so as to leave scorch marks on the ground).

As verbs the difference between shrivel and scorch

is that shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble while scorch is to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it.

As a noun scorch is

a slight or surface burn.

Shrivel vs Languish - What's the difference?

shrivel | languish |


In lang=en terms the difference between shrivel and languish

is that shrivel is to draw into wrinkles while languish is to be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful.

As verbs the difference between shrivel and languish

is that shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble while languish is to lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.

Demolish vs Shrivel - What's the difference?

demolish | shrivel | Related terms |

Demolish is a related term of shrivel.


As verbs the difference between demolish and shrivel

is that demolish is to destroy; to destruct while shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble.

Thrive vs Shrivel - What's the difference?

thrive | shrivel |


As verbs the difference between thrive and shrivel

is that thrive is to grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish while shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble.

Kill vs Shrivel - What's the difference?

kill | shrivel | Related terms |

Kill is a related term of shrivel.


In lang=en terms the difference between kill and shrivel

is that kill is to force a company out of business while shrivel is to draw into wrinkles.

As verbs the difference between kill and shrivel

is that kill is to put to death; to extinguish the life of while shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble.

As a noun kill

is the act of killing or kill can be a creek; a body of water; a channel or arm of the sea or kill can be a kiln.

Destroy vs Shrivel - What's the difference?

destroy | shrivel | Related terms |

Destroy is a related term of shrivel.


In lang=en terms the difference between destroy and shrivel

is that destroy is to put down or euthanize while shrivel is to draw into wrinkles.

As verbs the difference between destroy and shrivel

is that destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
while shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble.

Shrivel vs Pucker - What's the difference?

shrivel | pucker |


As verbs the difference between shrivel and pucker

is that shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble while pucker is to pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold.

As a noun pucker is

a fold or wrinkle.

Shrivel vs Whither - What's the difference?

shrivel | whither |


As verbs the difference between shrivel and whither

is that shrivel is to collapse inward; to crumble while whither is to wuther.

As an adverb whither is

to which place.

Locomotive vs Shrivel - What's the difference?

locomotive | shrivel |


As a noun locomotive

is (rail transport) the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself, but pulls the coaches or rail cars or wagons.

As an adjective locomotive

is of or relating to locomotion.

As a verb shrivel is

to collapse inward; to crumble.

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