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languish

verb/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

to lose strength or vigor

Synonyms

weaken
wither
fade

Antonyms

languish in a sentence

Plants languished in the dark room.

Plants languished in the dark room.

Where it comes from

From Latin languere 'to be faint'

Memory hook

LANGUISH — ANGuishes and weakens.

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