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wither
1[with-er]
verb (used without object)
to shrivel; fade; decay.
The grapes had withered on the vine.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,to lose the freshness of youth, as from age (often followed byaway ).
verb (used with object)
to make flaccid, shrunken, or dry, as from loss of moisture; cause to lose freshness, bloom, vigor, etc..
The drought withered the buds.
to affect harmfully.
Reputations were withered by the scandal.
to abash, as by a scathing glance.
a look that withered him.
Synonyms: ,
Wither
2[with-er]
noun
George, 1588–1667, English poet and pamphleteer.
wither
/ ˈɪðə /
verb
(intr) (esp of a plant) to droop, wilt, or shrivel up
to fade or waste
all hope withered away
(intr) to decay, decline, or disintegrate
(tr) to cause to wilt, fade, or lose vitality
(tr) to abash, esp with a scornful look
(tr) to harm or damage
Other 51Թ Forms
- witheredness noun
- witherer noun
- witheringly adverb
- nonwithering adjective
- overwithered adjective
- unwithered adjective
- unwithering adjective
- ˈɾٳ adjective
- ˈɾٳԲ adverb
- ˈɾٳԲ adjective
- ˈɾٳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wither1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
While Amorim has found winning matches difficult since he arrived from Sporting in November, he has delivered some of the most withering statements about United during his short time in charge.
Their approaches are rooted in the past and are now withering on the political vine.
“And Just Like That” already slogged through this withered territory via Steve and Miranda in what may be the show’s most realistic depiction of two people giving up on each other.
It also withers behind a paywall, is manipulated by social media algorithms and hollowed out by covert corporate consolidation.
Others say Alhurra withered under an unclear mandate that never allowed the channel to find its identity and therefore audiences.
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