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wilted

adjective as in shrunken

adjective as in withered

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Weak match

adjective as in wizened

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Most presidents bloom in office as the power of their rhetoric assumes the gravity of office, President Obama has wilted.

Twelve euros for wilted lettuce topped with a pile of canned corn and other assorted veggies?

Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until wilted and translucent, 8-10 minutes.

It was ten minutes before she raised her hand and pointed to a wilted but still effective screen.

When the plants are to be hung on lath they may be wilted before "stringing" or not, at the option of the grower.

When wilted in the field there is often much damage done to the leaves whether they are sun-burnt or not.

Mr. Bills kinder wilted after you all went out, and the whole thing flatted.

The next moment it wilted, rolled downward with outstretched arms, and collapsed upon the gravel, an inert mass.

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On this page you'll find 116 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to wilted, such as: angled, arced, arched, bowed, contorted, and crooked.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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