Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index S shrivel: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: shriv•el Pronunciation: (shriv'ul), [key] — -eled, -el•ing -elled, -el•ling. to contract and wrinkle, as from great heat, cold, or dryness. to wither; make or become helpless or useless. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: shrivel (Thesaurus) shrive shriven TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: miasma Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language