Withered and Wizen

Withered

Withered adjective - Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.
Usage example: "a lanky scarecrow of a man with withered face and lantern jaws"-W.F.Starkie
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Synonyms for Withered

Wizen is a synonym for withered. In some cases you can use "Wizen" instead an adjective "Withered". popular alternative

Nearby Word: withering

Wizen

Wizen adjective - Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.

Withered is a synonym for wizen. You can use "Withered" instead an adjective "Wizen". popular alternative

Nearby Word: wizened
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