Synonyms for

Withered

Verb / ˈwɪðɜ:d / Another word for withered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to become dry and shriveled

Synonyms & similar words

shrunken wizened driedup shriveled fade sere shrink shrivelled wither shrivelup sear wizen shrivel shriveled wilting fading dying decaying drooping wasting failing diminishing declining waning weakening pining shrinking waning dwindling

Example sentences

  1. The leaves on the plant withered because they didn't get enough water.
  2. The apple had withered and turned brown.
  3. The rose petals withered and fell off.
  4. The grapes on the vine withered in the heat.
  5. The grass withered and turned yellow in the drought.

Quotes

  • The flower that follows the sun does so even on cloudy days. - Robert Leighton
  • “The human heart has a way of making itself large again even after it's been broken into a million pieces.” - Robert James Waller
  • “The rose is a flower of love. The world has acclaimed it for centuries. Pink roses are for love hopeful and expectant. White roses are for love dead or forsaken, but the red roses, ah the red roses are for love triumphant.” - Unknown

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