Ripen and Wither

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Ripen verb - To become mature.

Usage example: pears ripening on the tree

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Wither is an antonym for ripen.

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

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Ripen is an antonym for wither.

Nearby Word: withering

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Wither and Ripen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ripen/wither

Ripen & Wither. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ripen/wither>.

Wither or Ripen. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ripen/wither.

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