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LANGUISH

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Languish.

How to pronounce languish:

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Languish - as a verb

Lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

Example: "After her husband died, she just pined away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pine awaywaste

Have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Example: "She ached for a cigarette"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
achepineyearnyen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hankerlongyearn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become feeble

Example: "The prisoner has been languishing for years in the dungeon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fade

Example Sentences

"After her injury, she had to languish in bed for weeks."
"The flowers are languishing without enough sun."
"He began to languish in prison for a crime he didn't commit."
"The abandoned building languished for years before being renovated."
"The old man's health began to languish as he grew older."
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Word Game Points

Is LANGUISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, languish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LANGUISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is LANGUISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, languish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LANGUISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is LANGUISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, languish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LANGUISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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