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wilting
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of wilting (Entry 2 of 3)
as in decline, deterioration
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wilting
verb
present participle of wilt
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1
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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2
to lose bodily strength or vigor
- she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city
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3
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
- after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt
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