Definitions
wither, as with a loss of moisture
Word origin
From Middle English widren, wydderen (“to dry up, shrivel”), related to or perhaps an alteration of Middle English wederen (“to expose to weather”), from Old English wederian (“to expose to weather, exhibit a change of weather”).
Used in a sentence
“The flowers began to wither in the hot sun without enough water.”
“She watched as the old tree slowly withered with time.”
“Without care, the crops will wither and fail to grow.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Dry up and shrink”6 letters
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