Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become weak or feeble, especially from lack of nourishment or moisture; to lose freshness or vitality

“The flowers began to wither under the scorching sun.”

2. verb

to decay or perish, especially due to old age or disease

“The once-vibrant painting had begun to wither away over the years.”

3. noun

a state of weakness or decay

“After weeks of illness, she was in a state of wither, barely able to move.”

4. verb

to lose the freshness or vitality of something, especially a person’s enthusiasm or interest

“As the project dragged on, the team’s enthusiasm began to wither away.”

5. noun

a part of a plant that has lost its vitality or has died

“The gardener carefully removed the withered leaves from the plant.”