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(Entry 1 of 2)
as in decline, wilting
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withering
verbpresent participle of wither
Synonyms & Antonyms of withering (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to lose liveliness, force, or freshness
- shortly after the moon landing, interest in the space program withered
- the old man seemed to wither suddenly upon turning 80
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2
to lose bodily strength or vigor
- if he's left on his own, he'll just wither and die
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The first known use of withering was in 1579
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