with·er 
/ˈwɪðɚ/ verb
with·ers; with·ered; with·er·ing /ˈwɪðɚ/ verb [no obj] of a plant : to become dry and weak
▪ The plants withered and died. — often used figuratively ▪ The economy has withered. [=has become weaker] — often + away ▪ Our hopes have withered away. [=died away]
▪ The plants withered and died. — often used figuratively ▪ The economy has withered. [=has become weaker] — often + away ▪ Our hopes have withered away. [=died away]
