Definitions

1. verb

to cause to wither or perish from heat or drought; to kill or destroy by heat or dryness

“The swelted crops were unable to recover from the drought.”

2. noun

something that has been swelted or destroyed by heat or dryness

“The farmer surveyed the swelt that had once been a lush field.”

3. verb

to cause to become disheartened or give up hope

“The athlete’s injury swelt his chances of winning the championship.”