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ermatten — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • droop verb To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
  • languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

Senses

ermatten is used for these senses in English:

  • droop (intransitive) To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.
  • languish (intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]

droop — full definition

  1. verb To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
  2. verb To lose energy, enthusiasm, or spirit.

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