wither
wither definition
wither (wit̸h′ər)
intransitive verb
- to dry up, as from great heat; shrivel; wilt: said esp. of plants
- to lose vigor or freshness; become wasted or decayed
- to weaken; languish affection that soon withered
Etymology: ME widren, var. of wederen, lit., to weather, expose to the weather < weder, weather
transitive verb
- to cause to wither
- to cause to quail or feel abashed, as by a scornful glance
Related Forms:
- witheringly with′·er·ingly adverb
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