Synonyms for

Languish

Verb / ˈlæŋgwɪʃ / Another word for languish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To become weak or lose energy, often because of illness or sadness.

Synonyms & similar words

yen yearn fade waste ache pineaway pine wither fade droop pine suffer decline deteriorate decay languor weaken flag ebb diminish fail falter shrivel atrophy

Example sentences

  1. She began to languish in her sadness and lost interest in her hobbies.
  2. The flowers will languish without enough water.
  3. He started to languish after being stuck inside for days.
  4. The company began to languish after losing its top employees.
  5. The prisoner will languish in jail for years.

Quotes

  • I languish in a pitiful state of vulnerability and weakness, waiting for someone to rescue me.
  • The soul that languishes in misery and despair is the one most in need of love and kindness.
  • The heart that languishes without love is like a desert without water.

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