marceō — meaning in English

English meaning

• shrivel verb To shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.
• wither verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.

Senses

marceō is used for these senses in English:

• shrivel (intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
• wither (intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

wither — full definition

1. verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.
2. verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or importance.

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