Meaning & use
wither
To become dry, shriveled, and lifeless, or to gradually lose strength, vigor, or importance.
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The flowers began to wither within a day of being cut from the garden.
Support for the proposal withered once voters learned about its real cost.
A note on using this word
Wither applies literally to plants losing moisture and figuratively to hopes, support, or relationships that weaken over time.
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