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v. i. | 1. | To begin to wither; to lose freshness and become flaccid, as a plant when exposed when exposed to drought, or to great heat in a dry day, or when separated from its root; to droop;. to wither. |
v. t. | 1. | To cause to begin to wither; to make flaccid, as a green plant. |
2. | Hence, to cause to languish; to depress or destroy the vigor and energy of. |
Noun | 1. | wilt - any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots Synonyms: wilt disease |
2. | wilt - causing to become limp or drooping Synonyms: wilting | |
Verb | 1. | wilt - lose strength; "My opponent was wilting" |
2. | wilt - become limp; "The flowers wilted" Synonyms: droop |