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wither Synonyms

Another word for wither

Choosing another word for wither depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To become dry, shriveled, and decayed, or to cause a plant or body part to lose its freshness and vitality.

Usage Example

"Without regular rainfall, the wildflowers along the hillside began to shrivel in the summer heat."

Strongest
shrivel
wilt
Strong
dry up
droop
fade
atrophy
parch
wilting

• verb (Context 2)

To gradually decline, weaken, or fade away in strength, influence, or intensity.

Usage Example

"Initial enthusiasm for the costly infrastructure project began to fade as budget deficits grew."

Strongest
fade
Strong
decline
dwindle
wane
diminish
languish
decay
perish

• verb (Context 3)

To mortify, abash, or stun someone with a scornful look or harsh remark.

Usage Example

"The professor's stern gaze was enough to mortify the unprepared student into silence."

Strong
mortify
abash
humiliate
cow
crush
chasten

Opposites of wither

The opposite of wither shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

flourish
thrive
bloom
blossom
hearten
prosper
grow
encourage
See all opposites of wither

• Nearby Words

withdrawal
withdrawn
withdrawnness
wither
withering
witheringly
withers

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wither. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wither
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