shrivelled vs withered

shrivelled

adj
  • Wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant. 

  • Collapsed in size. 

withered

adj
  • Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water. 

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