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Word entry · 8 letters

languish

Best crossword clue

"Fade from neglect"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/Part of speech verbSorted aghilnsuStarts with LEnds with H2 cluesCommon crossword word
1L2A3N4G5U6I7S8H

Definitions

  1. To grow weak, lose energy, or remain neglected for a long time.

Word origin

From Middle English languysshen, from the present participle stem of Anglo-Norman and Middle French languir, from Late Latin languīre, alteration of Latin languēre (“to be faint, unwell”).

Used in a sentence

  • We […] do languish of such diseases.
  • He languished without his girlfriend.
  • He languished in prison for years.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Fade from neglect8 letters
02Grow weak8 letters

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