deflourish

/ˌdɛflˈuərɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cease to flourish or prosper; to wither or decline

“The city’s economy began to deflourish after the factory closed.”

2. verb

to cause something to cease to flourish or prosper

“The harsh winter conditions deflourished the crops.”

3. verb

to make something less productive or less effective

“The new policy deflourished the team’s morale.”

Synonyms

  • decline
  • deteriorate
  • wither

Antonyms

  • flourish
  • prosper
  • thrive