wilt

US /wɪlt/
UK /wɪlt/
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1.

of a plant, flower, or leaf) become limp and drooping through heat, lack of water, or disease; lose freshness, vigor, or spirit

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The flowers started to wilt in the intense heat.
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His enthusiasm began to wilt after repeated failures.
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droopsaglanguishfadedecline
1.

a plant disease that causes wilting.

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The farmer was concerned about the wilt affecting his crops.
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Early detection of wilt is crucial for crop survival.
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blightdecaydegeneration