Mending and Withering

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Mending noun - The process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength.

Usage example: it was a long slow mending of his injuries from the car crash, but he's fine now

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Withering is an antonym for mending.

Nearby Words: mend, mended, mender

Withering noun - Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use).

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Mending is an antonym for withering.

Nearby Words: wither, withered

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