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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