Gain and Wilt

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: is steadily gaining after his bout with the flu and will be back on his feet soon

Show all Definitions

Wilt is an antonym for gain.

Nearby Words: gained, gaining, gainful, gainer

Wilt verb - To lose bodily strength or vigor.

Usage example: she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city

Show all Definitions

Gain is an antonym for wilt.

Nearby Words: wilted, wilting

Cite this Source

Wilt and Gain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gain/wilt

Gain & Wilt. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gain/wilt>.

Wilt or Gain. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gain/wilt.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "gain" and "wilt" have occurred on timeline