wilt Synonyms
Another word for wilt
• verb (Context 1)
To become limp and droop through heat, loss of water, or disease (of a plant, leaf, or flower).
"Without regular watering during the heatwave, the garden hydrangeas began to droop."
• verb (Context 2)
To lose energy, confidence, or vigor, especially under pressure or exhausting conditions.
"The visiting team started strong but began to flag under the relentless pressure of the defending champions."
• noun (Context 3)
Any of various fungal or bacterial plant diseases characterized by the loss of rigidity and drooping of leaves and stems due to disrupted water transport.
"The tomato crop was severely damaged by a sudden outbreak of bacterial blight."
• verb (Context 4)
To cause leafy greens or vegetables to become limp and tender by applying gentle heat or dressing.
"Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet and soften the spinach with a pinch of garlic."
• noun (Context 5)
The state of being limp, drooping, or exhausted.
"A quick misting of water helped the indoor ferns recover from their afternoon droop."
Opposites of wilt
The opposite of wilt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: