Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wither

(obsolete) To go against, resist; oppose.

(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water. / (transitive) To cause to shrivel or dry up. / (intransitive, figuratively) To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.

singular of withers (“part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades”)

(obsolete or chiefly in compounds) Against, in opposition to.

A surname.

Capable of being withered; perishable.

plural of witherer

One who or that which withers.

(idiomatic) To be unsuccessful due to neglect or inaction.