KEY: Wither.

SYN: Shrivel, dry, collapse, shrink, blast, blight.

ANT: Swell, grow, freshen, luxuriate, wanton, refresh, expand, develop.

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KEY: Withhold.

SYN: Retain, keep, inhibit, cohibit, stay, restrain, refuse, stint, forbear, detain.

ANT: Grant, afford, furnish, provide, allow, permit, encourage, incite, concede, lavish.

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KEY: Withstand.

SYN: Oppose, resist, confront, thwart, face.