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1) (to cause a plant etc) to become dry, faded or dead; (to cause a hope etc) to become less strong (and stop) (wither)

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Meaning:
bedraggled

made wet or dirty

unkempt

dilapidated

falling to pieces; in a state of disrepair

falling apart; in ruins

dim

not bright; not (to be) seen clearly; not clear

darkish

dingy

dirty looking; not fresh or pleasant

soiled, tacky

drab

dull; uninteresting

dull, colorless

faint

(of things known by the senses) weak; not clear

having little effect on senses

haggard

(of a person, face) looking tired and lined, especially from worry

worn, weakened

ivory

(of) the white substance forming the tusk of elephants

fair

pale

(of a person's face) having little colour; (of a colour) not strong

light in color or effect

pallid

pale; looking ill

pale

seedy

old, neglected etc; unwell

run-down, dilapidated

shabby

in a bad state of repair; poorly dressed; (of behaviour) unkind and unfair

broken-down; in poor shape

stale

(of food) dry and unappetizing because not fresh; uninteresting because heard before; (of an athlete, musician etc) no longer able to perform well because of too much playing, training, practice etc

old, decayed

tatty

untidy and worn

shabby

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