Definitions

wilt

[wilt] / wɪlt /

VERB

sag, fail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cave in diminish droop dwindle ebb fade faint melt shrivel succumb wane wither

STRONG

collapse drop flag languish mummify sink waste weaken

WEAK

become limp break down dry up give out waste away wizen

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase rise

STRONG

build strengthen

WEAK

bloom

Example Sentences

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So why does he wilt in the postseason?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

When Conan crashed over and survived another TMO check early in the second half, Ireland threatened to pull away from Wales, but the visitors refused to wilt.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Fold in winter greens — kale, escarole, spinach — and let them wilt just until tender but still verdant.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Of a sudden he seemed to wilt even further.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

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