wither (Meaning)
wither (v)
wither, as with a loss of moisture
lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
wither (n.)
To fade; to lose freshness; to become sapless; to become sapless; to dry or shrivel up.
To lose or want animal moisture; to waste; to pin/ away, as animal bodies.
To lose vigor or power; to languish; to pass away.
wither (v. t.)
To cause to fade, and become dry.
To cause to shrink, wrinkle, or decay, for want of animal moisture.
To cause to languish, perish, or pass away; to blight; as, a reputation withered by calumny.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wither
wither Sentence Examples
- The once-vibrant petals gradually withered away, leaving only a dull husk behind.
- The heat wave caused the crops to wither and fail, threatening a devastating famine.
- The old woman's body withered with age, her frail bones brittle and her skin paper-thin.
- The abandoned house stood forlorn, its windows boarded up and its paint peeling and withering.
- The starving child's limbs withered and his eyes sank into their sockets, a heartbreaking sight.
- The dying leaves of the aspen tree turned a brilliant gold before withering and falling to the ground.
- The once-proud general watched as his army withered under the relentless siege.
- The love they once shared had withered away, leaving only a bitter emptiness behind.
- The old oak tree had weathered centuries of storms, but its branches were now withered and dying.
- The exhausted runner collapsed to the ground, his muscles withered and his breath shallow.
FAQs About the word wither
wither, as with a loss of moisture, lose freshness, vigor, or vitalityTo fade; to lose freshness; to become sapless; to become sapless; to dry or shrivel up., T
fade,dry, wilt,shrivel, lessen,wane, wizen, diminish, decline, mummify
develop, prosper, develop, grow, freshen, bloom, increase, flourish, thrive, revive
The once-vibrant petals gradually withered away, leaving only a dull husk behind.
The heat wave caused the crops to wither and fail, threatening a devastating famine.
The old woman's body withered with age, her frail bones brittle and her skin paper-thin.
The abandoned house stood forlorn, its windows boarded up and its paint peeling and withering.
