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to languish
01
to lose strength or energy
02
become feeble
03
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
04
to fail to be successful or make any progress
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*** to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time
Example
After several weeks without rain, the plants began to languish in the intense heat.
When the team's star player was injured, their performance started to languish, leading to a series of losses.
Locked away in a dark room, he felt his spirit languish, longing for the warmth of the sun.
The once-vibrant town square now languishes in desuetude, its shops boarded up and streets deserted.