A lie is like a flower in full bloom. It may look pretty, but it wilts quickly.
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Wilts
Synonyms for "wilts" (6 found)
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4 entriesfigurative languagemetaphorical expressionplant physiologyplant stress response
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4 entriesinterest fadeleaf wiltingmomentum lossstem wilting
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6 entriesdrought stressleaf turgor lossplant dehydrationvascular wiltwater deficitwilting point
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1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
In the shadow of humility, arrogance wilts faster than a rose without a stem.
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Even when basil wilts, it keeps its aroma.
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Liberty is a possession that grows with use but wilts with disuse.
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