Wisening vs. Wizening

Wisening vs. Wizening — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Wisening and Wizening

Wiseningverb

present participle of wisen

Wizeningverb

To dry up; wither or shrivel.

Wizeningverb

To cause to wither, shrivel, or dry up.

Wizeningadjective

Shriveled or dried up; withered

"There would be a day when his face would be wrinkled and wizen" (Oscar Wilde).
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