wither

• Глагол, используемый для описания процесса высыхания, сморщивания или ослабления, часто из-за недостатка влаги или жизненной силы.

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.

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

   Synonymsdeclinedehydratedesiccatedry upfadesearshrivelwastewilt

   Antonymsbloomflourishgrowthrive

2. Lose vitality or strengthB2formal

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

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   • 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.

   Synonymsatrophydeclinedwindlefadeflaglanguishshrivelweakenwilt

   Antonymsbloomflourishrevivethrive