wither
//ˈwɪðər//
Verb
witherInfinitive
witherPresent tense
witheredPast tense
witheredPast participle
witheringPresent participle
withersThird-person singular
1
(of a plant) to become dry and shriveled; to lose freshness and vitality.
The flowers withered in the heat.
2
To cause something to shrivel, decay, or lose vitality.
The intense heat withered the crops in the field.
3
(figurative) To decline, weaken, or fade away, especially due to neglect or lack of support.
Without proper funding, the community program began to wither.
4
To make someone feel embarrassed or humiliated, especially with a scornful look or remark.
She withered him with a single contemptuous glance.