verb🔗ShareTo waste away; to fade, to wither"The neglected houseplant quailed under the summer heat, its leaves turning brown and brittle. "naturebiologyplantconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo daunt or frighten (someone)"The harsh words of the teacher quailed the student, and he lowered his head in shame. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful."Seeing the massive stack of paperwork, he quailed and considered calling in sick. "attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOf courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way."Seeing the angry faces of the crowd, the politician's confidence quailed, and he stumbled over his prepared speech. "attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo curdle or coagulate, as milk does."The milk in the refrigerator had quailed, forming a thick, solid layer on top. "foodchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
