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wither
Adverb
  • Against, in opposition to. obsolete or chiefly in compounds
Verb
  • To go against, resist; oppose. obsolete
Verb
  • To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water. intransitive
  • To cause to shrivel or dry up. transitive
  • To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away. intransitive, figuratively
  • To become helpless due to emotion. intransitive
  • To make helpless due to emotion. transitive