1
any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots
"The farmer inspected the crop, noticing that a mysterious wilt had struck the field after heavy rains damaged the root systems."
2
causing to become limp or drooping
"The heavy afternoon sun wilted the garden roses until their petals hung listlessly against the heat."
3
The act of wilting or the state of being wilted.
"After hours in the scorching sun, the garden roses had completely wilted and drooped over their stems."
1
lose strength
"My opponent was wilting"
2
become limp
"The flowers wilted"
3
To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).
"You can't wilt on me; I expect you to finish that report by tomorrow morning."
4
second-person singular simple present form of will
1
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Wilt, always greets us with a warm smile when we pass his garden on our way to work."
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