wither

US /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
UK /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
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1.

verwelken, uitdrogen

to become dry and shriveled; to wilt

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The flowers began to wither in the heat.
De bloemen begonnen te verwelken in de hitte.
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Without water, the crops will quickly wither.
Zonder water zullen de gewassen snel verwelken.
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shrivelwiltfadedroopdecline
2.

ineenkrimpen, afnemen

to cause to feel humiliated or ashamed

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Her harsh words made him wither with embarrassment.
Haar harde woorden deden hem ineenkrimpen van schaamte.
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The criticism caused his confidence to wither.
De kritiek deed zijn zelfvertrouwen afnemen.
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humiliateshameabasemortifydemoralize
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wither on the vine