Wilt
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪlt/
Wilt (verb)
- to become weak and bend down, usually because of lack of water
- to feel tired and lose energy or strength
Examples
- The flowers wilt in the hot sun.
- Without water, the leaves will wilt quickly.
Common collocations: wilt in the heat, wilt without water, wilt after work, wilt from exhaustion