1. becomes wrinkled and smaller, typically as a result of loss of moisture
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘shrivel’
2. causes something to become wrinkled and smaller
Usage: transitive use

Examples

• The grape shrivels in the sun to become a raisin.
• Her skin shrivels from too much time in the bath.
• The heat shrivels the leaves on the plant.
• Without water, the flower shrivels and dies.
• The balloon shrivels as the air leaks out.
• Cold weather shrivels the fruit on the tree.