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to languish
01
to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
Voorbeelden
He languished after losing his spouse, unable to find joy.
02
to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent
Voorbeelden
The poet languished for the beauty of his homeland.
03
to display outward signs of sentimental, dreamy, or melancholy emotion
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The actress languished on stage, her expression full of sorrow.
04
kwijnen, stagneren
to fail to be successful or make any progress
Voorbeelden
The ambitious project languished for years due to a lack of interest and investment.
Het ambitieuze project kwijnde jarenlang weg door een gebrek aan interesse en investeringen.
Lexicale Boom
languisher
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