1. to become limp and drooping, as a plant does when it lacks water
2. to lose strength, vigor, or freshness; to become weak or faint
3. to cause to become limp or weak

Examples

• The flowers began to wilt in the hot sun.
• Without water, the lettuce leaves will wilt quickly.
• She felt herself wilt under the pressure of the interview.
• The heat made the runners wilt during the marathon.
• His confidence seemed to wilt when faced with criticism.
• The drought caused the crops to wilt in the fields.