All 5 Uses of
wither
in
Angels & Demons
- Kohler, incredibly, was standing for a moment, teetering on two withered legs.†
Chpt 21-22
- Both technologies got bad reputations and withered on the vine.†
Chpt 23-24
- "Midnight," Vittoria said, with a withering look.†
Chpt 35-36 *
- Langdon felt his muscles tighten, the last shreds of doubt withering away.†
Chpt 41-42
- As Langdon scanned the fountain, though, his hope withered quickly.†
Chpt 105-106
Definition:
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(wither) to shrivel (wrinkle and contract -- usually from lack of water)
or:
to become weaker; or feel humiliated