Definition of Wither
Wither
with·er
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(verb)
to become dry, dehydrated, and wrinkled, to become shrunken and shriveled due a loss of moisture as a result of disease or age;
e.g. The extreme heat caused the plants to wither and die.
(verb)
to lose freshness, force, or vitality, to decline, decay, deteriorate, or weaken, or to cause such a state;
e.g. We have seen enthusiasm in this activity wither as time has passed.
(verb)
to humiliate or stun someone with a scornful look or manner, to the point that they are made incapable of speech or action;
e.g. Her teacher will wither her to a look and she will fall silent.
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