Wilt Synonyms and Antonyms

wĭlt
To become limp, as from loss of freshness
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. droop
  2. flag
  3. wither
  4. fade
  5. weaken
  6. shrivel
  7. sag
  8. dry up
  9. collapse
  10. drop
  11. dwindle
  12. go limp
  13. become flaccid
  14. lose freshness
  15. faint
  16. wane
Antonyms:
  1. grow
  2. stiffen
  3. stand
To hang limply, loosely, and carelessly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. droop
  2. flop
  3. loll
  4. lop
  5. sag
  6. slouch
Antonyms:
  1. bloom
  2. rise
Any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wilt disease
Causing to become limp or drooping
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wilting

Words Related to Wilt

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Wilt Sentence Examples

  • Then change it, purify thyself; and as thou art purified, thou wilt gain wisdom.

  • Cut plants are allowed to wilt, or become flaccid, before removal from the field, to prevent injury to the turgid leaves.

  • Plants may suddenly wilt, lower leaves turning yellow.

  • These cut plants may be laid in rows on the ground to wilt, or spitted on long rods or laths supported on trestles, or placed on special drying racks.

  • Prunus triloba 'Multiplex' is susceptible to verticillium wilt.

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