Synonyms of wither

wither

verb

1

as in to dry

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dry
• fade
• wilt
• shrivel
• wane
• diminish
• wizen
• decrease
• mummify
• lessen
• decline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revive
• flourish
• thrive
• prosper
• grow
• freshen
• bloom
• increase
• develop
• wax
• peak
• surge
• crest

2

as in to fade

to lose bodily strength or vigor

if he's left on his own, he'll just wither and die

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fade
• weaken
• sag
• go
• fail
• wilt
• languish
• decay
• droop
• sink
• deteriorate
• waste (away)
• lag
• flag
• emaciate
• rot
• wear out
• yield
• break down
• degenerate
• run down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recover
• recuperate
• rally
• gain
• rebound
• convalesce