transitive. To cause to wither or shrivel. Scottish.

transitive. To cause (a plant, flower, etc.) to dry up and shrivel. Also in figurative context.

To cause (the body or the physical powers) to become wasted or decayed; to cause to shrink, become wrinkled, or lose freshness.

transitive. To dull or dim the lustre of, to discolour (as a metallic surface by oxidation, etc.); to cause to fade; to spoil, wither.

transitive. Of the sun or weather: to wither (cut grass, etc.). Chiefly passive.