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Witherd

Description

Witherd is a verb that means to become dry, shriveled, or wilted due to loss of moisture or vitality. It can also refer to something that has lost its physical strength or vigor.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Drying or Shrinking due to Loss of Moisture

Example Sentence:

After days of scorching heat, the plants in the garden witherd and perished.

Sense 2: Losing Physical Strength or Vitality

Example Sentence:

With age, his muscles witherd, and he struggled to perform even simple tasks.

Sense 3: Becoming Less Popular or Influential

Example Sentence:

The once thriving local business witherd in the face of fierce competition from online retailers.

Sense 4: Local Usage

Example Sentence:

In the local dialect, the term "witherd" is used to describe an old, abandoned house.

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