wilt

wilt /w'ɪlt/ (wilts wilting wilted)
1 [VERB] V
If a plant wilts, it gradually bends downwards and becomes weak because it needs more water or is dying.
The roses wilted the day after she bought them...
2 [VERB] V, V
If someone wilts, they become weak or tired, or lose confidence.
She soon wilted in the morning heat...
The government wilted in the face of such powerful pressure.

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