Shrivel word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "shrivel" word

[verb] decrease in size, range, or extent; "His earnings shrank"; "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"
[verb] wither, esp. with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled"

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\Shriv"el\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Shriveled}or {Shrivelled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shriveling} or {Shrivelling}.] [Probably akin to shrimp, shrink; cf. dial. AS. screpa to pine away, Norw. skrypa to waste, skryp, skryv, transitory, frail, Sw. skr["o]pling feeble, Dan. skr["o]belig, Icel. skrj?pr brittle, frail.] To draw, or be drawn, into wrinkles; to shrink, and form corrugations; as, a leaf shriveles in the hot sun; the skin shrivels with age; -- often with up.
\Shriv"el\, v. t. To cause to shrivel or contract; to cause to shrink onto corruptions.

Synonyms for shrivel

shrink, shrivel up, wither

The fun area, different aproach to word »shrivel«

Let's analyse "shrivel" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: LEVIRHS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... .... .-. .. ...- . .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: shrivel: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: shrivel: 1 + 8 + 9 + 9 + 4 + 5 + 3 = 39, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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