withers

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(With-ers) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to become dry and shriveled.

Example Sentence

Ralph squeezed his knees tight behind the horse's withers.

More Example Sentences

The flower withers without enough water.

Synonyms

fades; wilts; shrivels

Antonyms

thrives; grows; flourishes

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Rhymes

  • dithers
  • smithers
  • withers
  • zithers
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