WILT DISEASE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase wilt disease. (close relations)
Definition of WILT DISEASE
Best Alternative Words for WILT DISEASE
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decay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition | ||||||||
decline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc. | ||||||||
deteriorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • become worse or disintegrate • grow progressively worse | ||||||||
droop | verbv | |||||||
noun • a shape that sags verb • droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness • hang loosely or laxly • become limp | ||||||||
fade | verbv | |||||||
noun • a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer • gradually ceasing to be visible verb • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly • lose freshness, vigor, or vitality • disappear gradually • become feeble | ||||||||
languish | verbv | |||||||
verb • lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief • have a desire for something or someone who is not present • become feeble | ||||||||
perish | verbv | |||||||
verb • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | ||||||||
rot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) verb • break down • become physically weaker | ||||||||
wither | verbv | |||||||
verb • wither, as with a loss of moisture • lose freshness, vigor, or vitality | ||||||||
wilt | verbv | |||||||
noun • any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots • causing to become limp or drooping verb • lose strength • become limp |