periclitar — meaning in English

English meaning

• decay verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
• decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
• languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

Senses

periclitar is used for these senses in English:

• decay (intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
• decline (intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
• languish (intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]

decay — full definition

1. verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
2. verb To decline gradually in quality, strength, or condition.
3. noun The process or result of rotting or gradual deterioration.
4. noun In physics, the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus or particle breaks down over time.

decline — full definition

1. verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
2. verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
3. noun A gradual decrease or worsening.

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