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(verb, adverb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Wither.

How to pronounce wither:

UK

Wither - as a verb

Wither, as with a loss of moisture

Example: "The fruit dried and shriveled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrinkshrivelshrivel up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

Example: "Her bloom was fading"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fade

Wither - as an adverb

Against, in opposition to.

Example Sentences

"The flower began to wither after the lack of sunlight."
"Leaves wither and fall from the trees in autumn."
"The drought caused the crops to wither and die."
"His dreams started to wither as he faced constant rejection."
"Neglect and mistreatment made her self-confidence wither away."
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Word Game Points

Is WITHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wither is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WITHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is WITHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wither is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WITHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wither is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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