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wilt Definition and Meaning in English (wilt definition)

verb
Synonyms:droopfadesag
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Wilt definition: To become limp and droop, typically due to lack of water or excessive heat, often referring to plants.

Definitions of Wilt

  1. 1verb

    To become limp and droop, typically due to lack of water or excessive heat, often referring to plants.

  2. 2verb

    To lose energy, strength, or spirit, often becoming weak or dispirited.

Example Sentences

casual

“The flowers began to wilt in the intense afternoon sun.”

casual

“Her spirit began to wilt after weeks of constant criticism.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensewilted
present participlewilting

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wilt under pressureexpression

To lose confidence or perform poorly when faced with a difficult or stressful situation.

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Wilt definition: To become limp and droop, typically due to lack of water or excessive heat, often referring to plants.
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'Wilt' translates to 'wilt' in English. Wilt definition: To become limp and droop, typically due to lack of water or excessive heat, often referring to plants.
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