Entry Word: wilt

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to be limp from lack of water or vigor <the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days> — see droop 1
2 to lose bodily strength or vigor <she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city> — see weaken 2
3 to lose liveliness, force, or freshness <after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt> — see wither