Synonyms for Languish
Definition of languish
verb
- lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief; "After her husband died, she just pined away"
- have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
- become feeble; "The prisoner has be languishing for years in the dungeon"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "languish"
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