(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If a plant ~s, it gradually bends downwards and becomes weak because it needs more water or is dying.
The roses ~ed the day after she bought them...
VERB: V
2.
If someone ~s, they become weak or tired, or lose confidence.
She soon ~ed in the morning heat...
The government ~ed in the face of such powerful pressure.
VERB: V, V