Sag and Stiffen

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Sag verb - To be limp from lack of water or vigor.

Usage example: the plant's leaves were sagging feebly in the intense heat

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Stiffen is an antonym for sag.

Stiffen verb - To make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe.

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Sag is an antonym for stiffen.

Nearby Words: stiff, stiffness, stiffly, stiffening

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