Wilt

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪlt/

Wilt (verb)

  1. to become weak and bend down, usually because of lack of water
  2. 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

Synonyms of Wilt

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Wilt

  • describing plants or organisms gaining strength