Waste and Wither

Waste

Waste verb - To use up carelessly.

Wither is a synonym for waste in dwindle topic. In some cases you can use "Wither" instead a verb "Waste", when it comes to topics like emaciate, grow weak.

Wither

Wither verb - To lose bodily strength or vigor.
Usage example: if he's left on his own, he'll just wither and die

Waste is a synonym for wither in droop topic. Sometimes you can use "Waste" instead a verb "Wither".

Nearby Word: withering

Common collocations

character waste character wither character
life waste life wither life
attacks waste attacks wither attacks
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