Come back and Wither

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Come back verb - To become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness.

Usage example: she's slowly coming back after being in a coma

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Wither is an antonym for come back.

Wither verb - To lose liveliness, force, or freshness.

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Come back is an antonym for wither.

Nearby Word: withering

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Wither and Come back. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/come_back/wither

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