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WITHERED

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There are 9 meanings of the word Withered.

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Withered - as an adjective satellite

Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

Example: "The old woman's shriveled skin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shriveled16shrivelled17shrunken15wizen17wizened20

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

Example: "Dried-up grass"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dried-upsear4sere4shriveled16shrivelled17

Withered - as a verb

To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

To cause to shrivel or dry up.

To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.

To become helpless due to emotion.

To make helpless due to emotion.

To go against, resist; oppose.

Withered - as an adjective

Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water.

Example Sentences

"The old man's withered hands trembled as he held the delicate teacup."
"The flowers in the neglected garden were withered and pale."
"Her once vibrant and glossy hair had turned into a thin and withered mess."
"The autumn leaves fell from the tree, withered and crisp."
"The withered branches of the tree creaked in the strong wind."
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Word Game Points

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

WITHERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is WITHERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is WITHERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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