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wither meaning in Sanskrit

शुष्यति śuṣyati

/ˈwɪðə/US/ˈwɪðɚ/

wither in Sanskrit: शुष्यति (śuṣyati). In English, wither means to shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

Sanskrit words for wither

(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up
शुष्यति śuṣyati

English meaning of wither

  1. verb To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
  2. verb To cause to shrivel or dry up.
  3. verb To lose vigour or power; to languish; to waste away; to pass away.
  4. verb To become helpless due to emotion.

Full definition of wither

wither in a sentence

  • The flowers began to wither in the hot sun without enough water.
  • She watched as the old tree slowly withered with time.
  • Without care, the crops will wither and fail to grow.

Synonyms of wither

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Questions about wither in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of wither in Sanskrit?
Wither in Sanskrit is शुष्यति (śuṣyati).
wither इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Wither: शुष्यति (śuṣyati).
What does wither mean in English?
Wither means to shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

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