languish
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/verb
To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
Example sentences
- “He languished without his girlfriend”
- “He languished in prison for years”
Featured as word of the day on December 13, 2026.
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