WILT Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

wilt

verb

ˈwilt

Definition of wilt

as in to droop

to be limp from lack of water or vigor the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days

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as in to fade

to lose bodily strength or vigor she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city

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as in to dry

to lose liveliness, force, or freshness after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt

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Recent Examples of wilt Despite extreme heat conditions — Georgia noted the on-field temperature reached 110 degrees — the Bulldogs did not wilt. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Inadequate planting holes or wrong-sized containers cause plants to wilt and may result in damaged foliage and reduced flowering. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Add the chard leaves and cook for about 1 minute, until just wilted. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 Last season’s experienced and highly touted offensive line wilted against the nation’s best. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wilt

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Ensure Proper Care Lastly, Awot-Traut says ensuring proper care for your sunflower is essential to prevent drooping.

— Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026
Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of droop

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The anger, the criticism, and the frustration of missing an opportunity have faded after a victory over the Giants.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Eleven Swiss cantons have introduced birth allowances over the years, and one study found that the payments increased fertility, mainly among lower-income immigrants, but the effect quickly faded.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fade

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Water, detergent, agitation and friction all take a toll, and drying piles on heat and more tumbling.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Many of the winners are easy to use, quick to apply, and beginner-friendly, including press-on kits, fast-drying polishes and topcoats, and nourishing base layers.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of dry

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Those tend to work for the incumbent because they're known and the challengers aren't, but the economic variables with Iran and gas prices are hanging there for the Republicans to hurt them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
But please don’t expect everyone else to hang their heads in shame when looking at the heritage of this nation.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of hang

Verb

People familiar with the deliberations said lawmakers worried the requirements would raise drug prices and weaken national security by revealing the precise locations where lifesaving medications are made.

— Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2026
Macron warned that the attacks would not go unanswered and accused Moscow of trying to intimidate Europeans into weakening their support for Ukraine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of weaken

Verb

Sarah Dorsey, a parent at Ardrey Kell, previously said her trust in the district has withered amid the upheaval.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Instead, there were moments in Sunday’s decisive 23-10 victory that give hope that these aren’t the same Jets from a year ago, who withered quickly in a lost season and didn’t win their first game until late October.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of wither

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In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
But that may not be enough to overcome the collateral damage of the president’s sagging approval rating and soaring fuel prices because of the war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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