wither

US /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
UK /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
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1.

to become dry and shriveled; to wilt

:
The flowers began to wither in the heat.
Without water, the crops will quickly wither.
2.

to cause to feel humiliated or ashamed

:
Her harsh words made him wither with embarrassment.
The criticism caused his confidence to wither.