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Languished

To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.

📖 Definitions of "Languished"

verb

1
To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
2
To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.
"He languished without his girlfriend"
3
To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.
"He languished in prison for years"
4
To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful.
"The case languished for years before coming to trial."

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