shrivel

verb

1. wither, as with a loss of moisture

   verb.change

   Examples

   The fruit dried and shriveled.

   Synonyms shrink shrivel up wither

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. decrease in size, range, or extent

   verb.change

   Examples

   My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me.

   Synonyms shrink

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. To draw, or be drawn, into wrinkles; to shrink, and form corrugations; as, a leaf <i>shriveles</i> in the hot sun; the skin <i>shrivels</i> with age; -- often with <i>up</i>.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

4. To cause to shrivel or contract; to cause to shrink onto corruptions.

   verb

   Source: webster1913