Wither (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Lose freshness, vigor, or vitality; "Her bloom was fading".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Fade

Hypernyms

• Go Away
• Disappear

Related Words

• Withering (noun)

Meaning ²

Wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Shrivel
• Shrivel Up
• Shrink

Hypernyms

• Diminish
• Decrease
• Lessen

Hyponyms

• Mummify
• Blast
• Die Down
• Die Back
• Atrophy
• Dry Up