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wither
US /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
UK /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
1.
to become dry and shriveled; to wilt
:
•
The flowers began to
wither
in the heat.
•
Without water, the crops will quickly
wither
.
:
shrivel
wilt
fade
droop
decline
2.
to cause to feel humiliated or ashamed
:
•
Her harsh words made him
wither
with embarrassment.
•
The criticism caused his confidence to
wither
.
:
humiliate
shame
abase
mortify
demoralize
:
wither on the vine