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wither

verb

/ˈwɪð.ər/

Meaning

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

The flowers will wither without enough water.

wither away

shrivel, fade, decay, perish, decline

flourish, thrive, bloom

wither away, wither quickly, wither under heat, wither and die

to praise or flatter excessively

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

to cut away small parts to make something neat, tidy, or the right size

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

to collect or gather with a rake; to scrape or smooth a surface

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement