English noun: wilt | |||
1. | wilt (state) any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots | ||
Synonyms | wilt disease | ||
Broader (hypernym) | plant disease | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fusarium wilt, granville wilt, verticilliosis | ||
2. | wilt (act) causing to become limp or drooping | ||
Synonyms | wilting | ||
Broader (hypernym) | weakening | ||
English verb: wilt | |||
1. | wilt (change) lose strength | ||
Samples | My opponent was wilting. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | weaken | ||
2. | wilt (change) become limp | ||
Samples | The flowers wilted. | ||
Synonyms | droop | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | crumble, decay, dilapidate | ||