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to wither
01
to dry up or shrink, typically due to a loss of moisture
Intransitive
Examples
Without regular watering, plants in the garden tend to wither.
The leaves are currently withering in the scorching heat.
02
to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition
Intransitive
Examples
As the economic recession took hold, the small businesses in the area started to wither, unable to sustain their operations.
The political scandal caused the leader 's reputation to wither, resulting in a loss of public trust and support.
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withered
withering
withering
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