Wilt and Wax

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

Usage example: after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt

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Wax is an antonym for wilt.

Nearby Words: wilted, wilting

Wax verb - To coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction.

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Wilt is an antonym for wax.

Nearby Words: waxed, waxy, waxing, waxen, waxwork

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