wither

• Verb, das den Prozess des Austrocknens, Schrumpfens oder Schwächerwerdens beschreibt, oft aufgrund von Feuchtigkeits- oder Vitalitätsmangel. Es bezeichnet das Welken und Verdorren von Pflanzen sowie das Dahinschwinden von Kräften, Schönheit oder Hoffnung.

A verb used to describe the process of becoming dry, shriveled, or weak, often due to lack of moisture or vitality.

1. Dry up or shrivelB2formal

   To become dry and shriveled, typically due to a loss of moisture.

   Verwelken

   • The plants withered in the intense summer heat.
   • Leaves wither and fall from the trees in autumn.
   • Without water, the flowers quickly withered away.

   Synonymedeclinedehydratedesiccatedry upfadesearshrivelwastewilt

   Antonymebloomflourishgrowthrive

2. Lose vitality or strengthB2formal

   To gradually lose freshness, energy, or vigor; to decline or fade.

   Verwelken

   • Her enthusiasm for the project began to wither after months of setbacks.
   • The old empire slowly withered from within.
   • His hopes withered as the deadline passed without news.

   Synonymeatrophydeclinedwindlefadeflaglanguishshrivelweakenwilt

   Antonymebloomflourishrevivethrive