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Definition wither in British English

wither verb

verb
/ˈwɪðə(r)/
1

to become weaker or smaller and then disappear

Example

They worry that honoured traditions will wither.

Example

Their love was withering away.

Synonyms and related words
X has left the building disappear finish
2

if plants or flowers wither, they become drier and start to die

Example

The spring flowers were already beginning to wither.

Synonyms and related words
bear bear fruit bloom
2.1

to make a plant or flower become drier and start to die

Synonyms and related words
damage spoil mark
3

to make someone feel silly or ashamed

Synonyms and related words
embarrass humiliate shame
Definition wither in British English