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LANGUISHES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Languishes.

Languishes - as a verb

Lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pine awaywaste8

Have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Example: "She ached for a cigarette"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ache9pine6yearn8yen6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hanker13long5yearn8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become feeble

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fade8

Example Sentences

"He languishes in prison, awaiting trial."
"The old house languishes in a state of disrepair."
"The economy languishes due to poor government policies."
"She languishes in a loveless marriage."
"The injured bird languishes on the ground, unable to fly."
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Word Game Points

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

LANGUISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is LANGUISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, languishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LANGUISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is LANGUISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, languishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LANGUISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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