languish

Meaning

To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.

To become weak or feeble; to suffer neglect or remain in an unpleasant situation for a long time.

Example Sentences

The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.

The project languished due to lack of funding.

Example Expressions

languish in prison

Synonyms

Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate, weaken, decline, wither, waste away, suffer

Entry 1

Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate

Entry 2

weaken, decline, wither, waste away, suffer

Antonyms

Thrive, Flourish, Strengthen, flourish, thrive, prosper

Entry 1

Thrive, Flourish, Strengthen

Entry 2

flourish, thrive, prosper

Collocations

languish in jail, languish for years, languish without support, languish in obscurity